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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Construction

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia


Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

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The Construction practice group works with some of the world’s largest developers, general and specialized contractors, architects, consultants, and material suppliers to resolve technically complicated and high value construction, engineering and infrastructure disputes.


Our lawyers have in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience in the construction & engineering industries, which enable us to add value across the lifecycle of projects, from procurement to completion. We often work together with engineers, claim consultants and other experts. Our core services include mediation, adjudication, and arbitration.

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Construction - Malaysia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is a leading full-service law firm in Malaysia with a dedicated team of construction law specialists. The team is regularly entrusted on big-ticket construction disputes, including adjudication and arbitration. The practice is also noted for its front-end construction practice, often advising on construction contracts for the development of warehouse buildings, energy plants and transportation projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Lee Hishamuddin Allen & Gledhill represented Sime Darby Property (SDPB) as counsel in SDPB's six appeals at the Court of Appeal, concerning the High Court's judgement delivered against SDPB for claims of alleged defects by the purchasers of six bungalows developed by SDPB in the Bukit Jelutong township in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Strengths

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  • The team has a good understanding from both legal and commercial perspectives and is able to convey information simply and efficiently.

    Construction respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill's responsiveness, technical expertise and collaborative working style consistently add value beyond legal advice, making them a trusted extension of our team.

    Construction respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nitin Nadkarni
    Band 1Nitin Nadkarni

    Nitin Nadkarni

    Nitin Nadkarni is a pre-eminent lawyer in Kuala Lumpur who specialises in multi-jurisdictional construction arbitration. A consultant in the firm, he also has expertise in tax matters.
    • I appreciate Nitin Nadkarni's strong analytical thinking and how he's able to dissect a case and present the implications clearly.

      Construction respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Steven SY Tee
    Band 3Steven SY Tee

    Steven SY Tee

    Steven Tee is active on front-end construction matters, helping clients with contracts for the development of warehouse buildings and power plants, among others.
  • Band 4Crystal (Wai Chin) Wong
    Band 4Crystal (Wai Chin) Wong

    Crystal (Wai Chin) Wong

    Crystal Wong is a strong disputes lawyer who specialises in construction mandates. She is especially well versed in the intricacies of arbitration.

    • Crystal Wong understands the client's needs very well and takes action very quickly with the right solutions in mind, ensuring that client's interests are protected in the best way possible.

      Construction respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Darshendev Singh
    Band 4Darshendev Singh

    Darshendev Singh

    Darshendev Singh is a noted construction disputes lawyer who is often active in adjudication and arbitration proceedings in Malaysia.

    • Darshendev Singh's ability to navigate complex legal issues while keeping commercial objectives firmly in view has been invaluable to us.

      Construction respondentAsia-Pacific
    • We love working with competent lawyers who have strong commercial awareness, and Darshendev is the man for us.

      Construction respondentAsia-Pacific

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