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2024

07 Aug 2024CIArb-AIAC Seminar on Unlocking the Future of Arbitration
23 Jul 2024Court of Appeal set-aside earlier decision on Raub durian feud
04 Jun 2024Court of Appeal Decision on the Raub Durian Feud
16 May 2024Cecil Abraham & Partners ranked Top-Tier in Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024
03 May 2024Judicial Review Applications Dismissed in Pahang Durian Feud
11 Mar 2024 / The Edge MalaysiaCourt of Appeal upheld RM46 million summary judgment in favour of Pernas
26 Jan 2024Tan Sri Dato’ Cecil Abraham, Dato’ Sunil Abraham and Rishwant Singh recognised in Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2024 for Disputes Resolution
26 Jan 2024Cecil Abraham & Partners continues to be ranked on Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 in Dispute Resolution
26 Jan 2024Partners Cecil Abraham and Noor Muzalifah ranked in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024
25 Jan 2024Cecil Abraham & Partners Remains Top-Ranked in Tier One for Dispute Resolution in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024
24 Jan 2024Significant collaboration between India and Malaysia on International Arbitration

2023

2022

01 Dec 2022 / Who's Who LegalDato’ Sunil Abraham recognised as Arbitration Future Leader in Who’s Who Legal Arbitration 2023
30 Jun 2022 / Who's Who LegalTan Sri Dato’ Cecil Abraham recognised as National Leader in Who’s Who Legal Southeast Asia Commercial Litigation 2022
30 Jun 2022 / Who's Who LegalTan Sri Dato’ Cecil Abraham recognised as National Leader in Who’s Who Legal Southeast Asia Arbitration 2022
30 Jun 2022 / Who's Who LegalDato’ Sunil Abraham recognised as National Leader in Who’s Who Legal Southeast Asia Arbitration 2022
09 Jun 2022 / Global Arbitration ReviewCecil Abraham & Partners continues to be ranked in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 100 list for 2022
08 Jun 2022 / Benchmark LitigationCecil Abraham & Partners recognised for Dispute Resolution Work by Benchmark Litigation 2022
01 Apr 2022Admission of Noor Muzalifah Binti Shabudin as Partner
28 Mar 2022 / Asian Legal BusinessCecil Abraham & Partners named as Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year by Asian Legal Business
13 Jan 2022 / The Legal 500Cecil Abraham & Partners Ranked as Top Tier 1 Dispute Resolution Firm by Legal 500 Asia Pacific

2021

13 Dec 2021 / Who's Who LegalDato’ Sunil Abraham recognised as Future Leaders in Who’s Who Legal Arbitration 2022
13 Dec 2021 / Who’s Who LegalTan Sri Dato’ Cecil Abraham recognised as Global Leader in Who’s Who Legal Arbitration 2022
23 Sep 2021Cecil Abraham & Partners successfully acted for Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd in opposing Judicial Review Proceedings filed to challenge operations at one of the world’s largest rare earth plants
05 Jul 2021Tan Sri Dato’ Cecil Abraham, Dato’ Sunil Abraham, Muzalifah Shabudin and Anne Sangeetha Sebastian successfully represented Raub Australian Gold Mining Sdn Bhd in the hearing before the Federal Court of Malaysia.
28 May 2021Cecil Abraham wins ‘Malaysia Lawyer of the Year’ for Cecil Abraham & Partners at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2021 Awards
24 May 2021Tan Sri Dato Cecil Abraham – Re-appointment by the Government of Malaysia to the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators and Conciliators
21 May 2021 / Who's Who LegalTan Sri Dato’ Cecil Abraham recognised as Thought Leader in Who’s Who Legal Litigation 2021
12 May 2021 / Benchmark LitigationCecil Abraham & Partners recognised by Benchmark Litigation for the year 2021

2020

21 Dec 2020 / Who’s Who LegalTan Sri Dato’ Cecil Abraham and Dato’ Sunil Abraham recognised as leaders in Who’s Who Legal 2020/2021
24 Sep 2020 / Benchmark LitigationTan Sri Dato’ Cecil Abraham won “Hall of Fame” at Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2020
14 Aug 2020 / Asian Legal BusinessCecil Abraham & Partners won 2 awards at ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2020

2019

18 Apr 2019 / The Sun DailyIreka takes UEM Land to arbitration, seeks RM29 million
12 Mar 2019 / The EdgeZelan seeks RM305m in arbitration against architects
11 Mar 2019 / The Sun DailyZelan claims RM300m from NRY Architects

2018

13 Aug 2018 / The Malaysian ReserveIreka initiates pre-commencement of arbitration against UEM Land
19 May 2018 / New Straits TimesTaman Rimba Kiara group calls out Ku Nan over state land transfer issue
16 Mar 2018 / The Star OnlineTTDI residents ask PM to stop Taman Rimba Kiara development
15 Mar 2018 / The EdgeTTDI folk plead for PM intervention in Taman Rimba Kiara
14 Mar 2018 / The EdgeSite-clearing at Taman Rimba Kiara begins to residents’ dismay

2016

24 Jun 2016 / The Star OnlineTMI to apologise to MRCB as part of libel settlement
05 Apr 2016 / Harian MetroSaman kena tolak
15 Mar 2016 / Global Arbitration Review2G spectrum scandal leads to claims against India
11 Mar 2016 / Global Arbitration ReviewPartial stay is okay, says Venezuela annulment committee
22 Feb 2016 / Global Arbitration ReviewWho’s sitting at ICSID?
11 Feb 2016 / Utusan MalaysiaDiperintah mohon maaf melalui Facebook 45 hari

2015

11 Feb 2015 / KOSMO!Saman RM5000,000 terhadap Zizan ditolak

2014

24 Dec 2014 / The Star OnlineCourt to hear Kelantan’s suit against Petronas on Jan 22
12 Apr 2014 / The Star OnlineHigh Court: Public servants don’t have immunity from lawsuits
11 Apr 2014 / The Star OnlineAttorney-General, public servants can be sued, High Court rules
14 Feb 2014 / The Star OnlineNST ordered to pay RM350,000 in damages to PAS’ Husam for defamation

2012

27 Sep 2012 / The Star OnlineCourt allows transfer of Lynas defamation suit
28 Jul 2012 / The Star OnlineMToday and Lynas settle dispute over defamation
27 Jul 2012 / New Straits TimesLynas fails to get court order
03 May 2012 / The Star OnlineNGOs given right to appear and be heard when Lynas filed injunction
03 May 2012 / The StarNGOs given right to appear and be heard when Lynas filed injunction
17 Mar 2012 / New Straits TimesCEO loses suit against Celcom
16 Mar 2012 / The Star OnlineA CEO loses RM20mil claim against Celcom for breach of privacy
21 Feb 2012 / The Star OnlineJune 1 hearing for Kelantan- Petronas case
01 Feb 2012 / The Star OnlineRocky rues allegations
31 Jan 2012 / The Star OnlineBlogger apologises to former NSTP top execs
26 Jan 2012 / The Star OnlineBlogger has till Jan 31 to appoint defence lawyer
12 Jan 2012 / The Star OnlineBlogger told to engage lawyer

2011

11 Aug 2011 / The Star OnlineKelantan applies to get papers in suit against Petronas
12 Jul 2011 / The Star OnlineKelantan gets stay order over suit
21 May 2011 / The Star OnlinePetronas wants points of law decided first
20 May 2011 / The Star OnlineKelantan vs Petronas: Court to hear state’s appeal on May 26
22 Apr 2011 / The Star OnlineKelantan appeals oil royalty case ruling
22 Apr 2011 / The StarKelantan appeals oil royalty case ruling
22 Apr 2011 / Utusan MalaysiaKerajaan Kelantan fail dua rayuan
22 Apr 2011 / The EdgeKelantan appeals addition of federal govt to Petronas suit
01 Apr 2011 / The Star OnlineBid to transfer Petronas case rejected
23 Mar 2011 / The StarCourt allows intervention
23 Mar 2011 / The EdgeFederal govt now second defendant in suit against Petronas
22 Mar 2011 / The Malay MailFederal govt allowed to intervene in Kelantan oil royalty suit
22 Mar 2011 / The Star OnlineFederal govt gets to intervene in Kelantan oil royalty suit
25 Feb 2011 / The Star OnlineFederal Govt applying to be an intervener in suit
24 Feb 2011 / The Star OnlineFederal govt seeks to intervene in Kelantan oil royalty suit

2009

05 Aug 2009 / The SunChua pleads for chance to serve (1)
05 Aug 2009 / The SunChua pleads for chance to serve (2)

2007

21 Sep 2007 / The StarNSTP: Blogger breached deal
21 Sep 2007 / The StarBlogger faces contempt proceedings
21 Sep 2007 / The Star OnlineNSTP: Blogger breached deal
25 Apr 2007 / New Straits TimesBlogger retracts application
30 Jan 2007 / The SunBlogger agrees not to publish comments deemed sub judice
26 Jan 2007 / The SunBlogger applies to strike out suit
26 Jan 2007 / News Straits TimesNSTP wants postings in blogs removed