Cecil Abraham And Partners remains at the forefront of the dispute resolution practice with a fine record in handling an extensive range of services, including fraud litigation, constitutional law matters, contractual claims, and administrative law disputes. The team’s client base consists of well-known international corporations, government-linked companies, and media conglomerates. Cecil Abraham draws strengths from his demonstrated experience in tackling complex disputes, while Sunil Abraham is equipped with corporate and commercial disputes know-how. Aniz Ahmad Amirudin has particular expertise in the infrastructure and construction fields, and Rishwant Singh appears regularly before Malaysian courts in shareholder disputes. Noor Muzalifah Binti Shabudin is a notable practitioner in the department. All named partners co-lead the group.
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Testimonials
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- 'Cecil Abraham is without doubt the leading commercial litigator in Malaysia with an international reputation. He works very hard and is a superb and measured advocate, who ensures that he knows his case backwards.'
- 'Sunil Abraham is a good lawyer, advocate and has built up a wealth of experience.'
- 'Aniz Ahmad Amirudin is very good with clients and is hard working. He is good at injunctions and cross border disputes.'
- 'If you need a litigation firm that will seek to gain the best results with you, then they are truly excellent.'
- 'Dynamic of the team from experienced, reputable senior litigators to senior counsels and emerging associates.'
- 'Aniz Ahmad Amirudin is the go-to for construction-related disputes.'
- 'They are innovative, swift, and client-centric.'
- 'Sunil Abraham is hands-on and understands the client's needs.'
Key clients
- Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (“MRCB”)
- Shopee Mobile Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Lynas Rare Earths Ltd and Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Kining Exeton Sdn Bhd
- Goh Swee Boh and Goh Tze Chien
- Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan
- NRY Architects Sdn Bhd
- Amalgamated Plant Engineering Sdn Bhd
- Ireka Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd
- Royal Pahang Durian Resources PKPP Sdn Bhd
- Bank Negara Malaysia
- Amanahraya Investment Bank Ltd and its subsidiaries
- Sotella Fund Pte Ltd
- Tropicana Aman Sdn Bhd
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Noor Muzalifah Binti Shabudin
Cecil Abraham And PartnersPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cecil Abraham, Rishwant Singh, Sunil Abraham, Aniz Ahmad Amirudin, Noor Muzalifah Binti Shabudin