Recognizing the advantages of on-the-ground-local knowledge, leading Singaporean firm HEP Law established its Brunei office in 2012 and is a significant force in the local market. The team has expertise in the areas of corporate, IP, employment, and regulatory compliance across a number of industries. Of late, the practice has advised financial institutions, government investment departments, and government-linked companies on large-scale infrastructure projects as part of the country’s wider ambitions for economic growth. The team is led by UK-qualified Roslyna Latif, who is based in Brunei and well regarded for her expertise in banking and corporate matters. The practice is supported by Singapore-based partners, Philip Fong, Tan Chau Yee, Justin Chia and Andy Lem who have been called to the Brunei bar. Rising stars include Tracy Lai, Nadeeya Salleh and Afiqah Sulaiman.
Key clients
- Datastream Digital Sdn Bhd
- Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
- Advised a local branch of a foreign company on a $1m purchase of two properties in Brunei for their flagship store and headquarters which involved preparing the suite of conveyancing documents, liaising with the foreign parent company and explaining the intricacies of land transactions in Brunei.