Legal careers at Cheok Advocates & Solicitors

An established Brunei law firm providing a full range of legal services including family law, Syariah law advisory, criminal defence, and estate planning. Cheok Advocates & Solicitors has particular expertise in matters before the Syariah Courts of Brunei, including Islamic inheritance (faraid), Islamic marriage (nikah) and divorce (cerai), and wakaf matters. The firm advises on both civil and Syariah jurisdictions, reflecting Brunei's dual legal system under the Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) national philosophy. Based in Bandar Seri Begawan, the firm also handles wills and probate, adoption, and guardianship matters.