Singapore-based Rob Palmer leads Ashurst ADTLaw's Brunei practice, which is heavily engaged in major projects in cooperation with Brunei’s Vision 2035 initiative. As such, the team works closely with Brunei’s public sector, and is a key port of call for dispute resolution and advisory roles for oil and gas, infrastructure projects, utilities facilities, and other public entities.  The department’s capacity is bolstered by Palmer’s experience in contract negotiation and the drafting of major infrastructure and power projects, and he has also extended his activity to include transactional and advisory roles for public enterprise services, such as Darussalam Enterprise in pursuing its aim of cultivating local entrepreneurship and productivity as part of Brunei Vision 2035.

HEP Law's Brunei office is frequently retained by key government-linked clients for its extensive experience in various oil and gas, infrastructure, and public enterprises, along with its ‘practical, straightforward advice’ on matters in the technology, maritime, and pharmaceutical industries. The team typically advises companies on standardisation of processes, contract review of Islamic financial agreements, contract breaches, and performance orders. Roslyna Latif heads the department, and along with overseeing all of the team’s litigation, specialises in corporate and commercial matters, including acting on behalf of clients in cross-jurisdictional matters, including Singapore and Malaysia. In addition, Tracy Lai is highlighted for her ‘constant, reliable delivery’ while Nadeeya Saleh’s ‘excellent drafting skills’ and ‘sound commercial advice’ are notable.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP's Brunei practice is a port of call for energy and infrastructure sector-related projects. The team is proficient in mandates requiring expertise in acquisition of assets, project actualisation and cross-jurisdictional disputes, claims against contractors, and compliance litigation. In addition, the team recently expanded its expertise in deceit and misrepresentation litigation, owing to its activity in a group claim against Mr Kenneth Kam Boon Hee for SGD1.6m. Glynn Cooper specialises in disputes pertaining to private capital in real assets, in particular energy and infrastructure, and co-heads the department with Alistair Henderson. Henderson lends to the team with extensive experience in international arbitration disputes, including those involving oil and gas contracts, and infrastructure and construction projects.

Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP‘s Brunei Desk fields ‘very organised and knowledgeable individuals’ who boast expertise across a broad spectrum of legal services, including advisory roles, litigation, and arbitration in Brunei’s prominent oil and gas sector, as well as public-owned enterprises. The team is also notably experienced in technology and aviation related mandates. Kendall Tan heads the team, holding over 20 years of experience in matters most pertinent to Brunei’s industries, especially shipping, maritime, and multi-jurisdictional matters. Paul Ng joined the team in 2023, lending to the team his extensive experience in aviation matters.