Recognised as a standout dispute resolution player, Cecil Abraham And Partners is routinely involved in high-profile disputes spanning commercial, constitutional, administrative, environmental, and fraud litigation. The team’s roster includes multinational corporates, government-linked entities, global media groups, HNWIs, and not-for-profit organisations. The group is jointly led by Cecil Abraham, whose broad practice extends across corporate, environmental, banking, insurance, maritime and competition disputes; Rishwant Singh, who specialises in civil and commercial disputes; Sunil Abraham, who frequently appears before all levels of the courts in Malaysia; Aniz Ahmad Amirudin, who is a go-to for construction and infrastructure disputes; and Noor Muzalifah Binti Shabudin, who excels in environmental law disputes. Shabana Farhaana Amirudin and Mohd Irwan bin Ismail are also names to note.
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Testimonials
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‘A very strong team, from the most senior to the junior. They are head and shoulders above the other top firms.'
'Their advice is always on point, both legally and strategically. Their advocacy skills are by far the best in the country. They are the go-to firm for complex litigation.’
‘Cecil Abraham is the most brilliant legal mind in Malaysia. His court craft is excellent and always delivered the results we expect. Sunil Abraham is a remarkable advocate, especially in the area of complex commercial disputes.'
'Cecil Abraham is extremely hands-on and user-friendly. His advocacy skills are top-notch and is he is a devastatingly effective cross examiner.'
'Rishwant Singh is the go-to barrister for complex administrative and public law matters. He is without a doubt the leading expert in judicial review.'
'Aniz Amiruddin is the leading construction law advocate. He is a subject-matter expert and has amazing attention to detail. He has successfully argued several big-ticket construction arbitrations.'
Key clients
- Petroleum Sarawak Berhad
- Crescent Petroleum Company International Ltd and Crescent Gas Corporation Ltd
- Sotella Fund Pte Ltd
- Royal Pahang Durian Resources PKPP Sdn Bhd
- IOU Pay Ltd
- Technygroup Holdings
- Tegas Sejati Sdn Bhd
- NRY Architects Sdn Bhd
- Telekom Malaysia Berhad
- Bank Negara Malaysia
- Amanahraya Investment Bank Ltd
- Tropicana Aman Sdn Bhd
Work highlights
Representing Petroleum Sarawak Berhad in an oil and gas as well as oil royalty dispute with Petroleum Nasional Berhad.
Representing Crescent Petroleum Company International Ltd and Crescent Gas Corporation Ltd in the registration and enforcement of an arbitration award against the National Iranian Oil Company and in asset recovery proceedings against its assets in Malaysia.
Representing Sotella Fund in court proceedings and arbitration against Lextrend Sdn Bhd and its shareholders in a dispute relating to breaches of investment agreements.
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Noor Muzalifah Binti Shabudin
Practice head
Tan Sri Dato’ Cecil W.M. Abraham; Rishwant Singh; Dato’ Sunil Abraham; Aniz Ahmad Amirudin; Noor Muzalifah Binti Shabudin
Other key lawyers
Shabana Farhaana Amirudin; Mohd Irwan bin Ismail