Abraham Chong
Principal Lawyer
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (awarded with specialisation in International Trade Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Intellectual Property and Information Technology & Ecommerce) - Bond University
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Leo Cussen Centre for Law
Admission
- Supreme Court of Victoria
- High Court of Australia
Languages
English, Bahasa, Cantonese, Hakka, Mandarin
Abraham Chong is admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia. He is an experienced lawyer with broad expertise across various areas of law, with a primary focus on commercial litigation and commercial law.
With years of experience in the legal field, Abraham has built a strong reputation for his work in high-stakes, complex commercial litigation cases in both the Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal Court of Australia, representing clients at trial and on appeal. He provides strategic, effective, and assertive representation to his clients. His deep understanding of the complexities of commercial litigation enables him to deliver tailored legal solutions that help clients navigate disputes, minimise risks, and protect their business interests.
Abraham’s approach to legal advocacy is founded on the principle of zealous representation. He is committed to relentlessly fighting for favorable outcomes for his clients, ensuring their rights are fully protected at every stage of the case. Understanding the challenges businesses face, Abraham works tirelessly to advocate for their needs, whether in the courtroom or through negotiations.
Experience Highlights
Abraham has experience representing a wide range of clientele, including international investment firms, residential and commercial property development and management companies, international product suppliers and manufacturers, logistics companies, e-commerce businesses, chemical companies, farming companies and ultra-high-net-worth investors.
Some of Abraham’s previous experience includes, but not limited to:
- Represented a corporation in the Supreme Court of Victoria against property developer corporations for 8-figure damages. Claims included breach of contract, breach of trust, Quistclose trust, knowing assistance and receipt (Barnes v Addy), equitable compensation, and misleading and deceptive conduct under Australian Consumer Law.
- Represented e-commerce companies and their employees in the Federal Court of Australia in relation to an alleged breach of the Corporations Act 2001, breach of confidence, and breach of employment contract.
- Represented a shareholder of an international company in the Supreme Court of Victoria in defending a claim of $3,500,000 for misleading or deceptive conduct (Australian Consumer Law) and claim in the tort of deceit arising from a $200 million infrastructure project.
- Represented a deceased estate in the Supreme Court of New South Wales in relation to a provision claim up to $4,000,000.
- Represented an international manufacturer in the County Court of Victoria in a dispute concerning a breach of supply agreement and conversion, against a distributor, retailer, and intellectual property holding company, with damages exceeding $2,000,000, while defending a counterclaim for damages in the sum of $4,000,000.
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (awarded with specialisation in International Trade Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Intellectual Property and Information Technology & Ecommerce) - Bond University
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Leo Cussen Centre for Law
Admission
- Supreme Court of Victoria
- High Court of Australia
Languages
English, Bahasa, Cantonese, Hakka, Mandarin