Construction Disputes

In a nation like Malaysia, where construction and engineering advance at a brisk pace, expert legal support is essential to manage risks, compliance and disputes effectively. Our Construction & Engineering Law practice represents the pinnacle of legal expertise in this critical sector, helmed by senior litigation partners who have shaped Malaysia’s construction law through landmark cases and precedent-setting decisions.

Our Senior Dispute Resolution Team comprises seasoned partners who have successfully represented professional consultants, developers, main contractors and sub-contractors across the full spectrum of construction-related legal matters. From contentious litigation proceedings to alternative dispute resolution and state commission inquiries, we bring unmatched depth of experience to every construction challenge.

Beyond dispute resolution, our practice provides proactive consultative and advisory services to construction industry clients, focussing on development project management and preventive risk management strategies. We also work closely with accredited bodies for regulatory assessments and have delivered trainings, such as those for Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia’s Northern Chapter, on landmark cases including LOH CHIAK EONG & ANOR V LOK KOK BENG & ORS [2013] 1MLJ27 and LOK KOK BENG & 49 ORS V LOH CHIA KEONG & ANOR [2015] 4MLJ734 where our lawyers served as lead counsels, which clarified professional negligence standards, equipping you with knowledge to enhance project outcomes.

• Project Development & Risk Management: Oversee comprehensive legal strategies in project development that prevent costly disputes and delays from day one, while conducting advanced risk assessments on progress claims and consultant obligations to protect cash flow and project continuity.
• Building Defects & Regulatory Compliance: Offer preliminary assessment and advisory services on building defects and regulatory non-compliance issues as required by statutory bodies, ensuring alignment with evolving construction standards and long-term project viability.
• Construction Disputes & Payment Recovery: Provide strategic litigation representation in complex construction disputes involving delays, defects and payment claims, with specialised CIPAA expertise that accelerates payment recovery and protects project timelines.
• Professional Liability & Contract Solutions: Handle professional indemnity claims and defence strategies for architects, engineers and construction consultants, while negotiating construction agreements that balance risk allocation with commercial viability and statutory requirements.