Leading firms in Brunei

Ashurst LLP

Operating from its Singapore office, Ashurst LLP has a long-established practice in Brunei with strong links to the country’s sizable oil and gas industry. Representing clients in both the public and private sectors, the firm is a principal advisor on major infrastructure projects as Brunei seeks to diversify its economy beyond fossil fuels through the Brunei Vision 2035 Initiative. Based in Southeast Asia since 2003, Rob Palmer leads the practice and leverages his extensive experience in contract negotiation and dispute resolution in energy and infrastructure projects. Palmer has worked on numerous mandates in the region and regularly advises government bodies on complex infrastructure projects.

Practice head(s):

Rob Palmer


Key clients

Ministry of Development, The Government of His Majesty The Sultan and Tang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam


Hengyi Industries Sdn. Bhd.


Brunei Methanol Company Sdn. Bhd.


Brunei Economic Development Board


Brunei Investment Agency


Darussalam Enterprise (DARe)


Work highlights


HEP Law

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.

Practice head(s):

Roslyna Latif


Other key lawyers:

Philip Fong; Tan Chau Yee; Justin Chia; Andy Lem; Tracy Lai; Nadeeya Salleh; Afiqah Sulaiman


Key clients

Datastream Digital Sdn Bhd


Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd


The Empire Brunei


Bank of China (Hong Kong), Brunei Branch


Unified National Network Sdn Bhd


Muara International Fish Landing Sdn Bhd


Evyd Technology Sdn Bhd


Bandtree Sdn Bhd


Nex.Us Sdn Bhd


DNV


Wadah Amal Sdn Bhd


Darussalam Pilotage Services Sdn Bhd


BE International Marketing Sdn Bhd


Detecon International GmbH


Premier Dental and Orthopedic Centre


Singafluid Systems Pte Ltd.


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.