Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, Construction | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

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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.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Malaysia

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.

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Work Highlights

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.

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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 respondent
Asia-Pacific

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

Construction respondent
Asia-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.

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Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Nitin Nadkarni

Band 1

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.

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Steven SY Tee

Band 3

Steven Tee is active on front-end construction matters, helping clients with contracts for the development of warehouse buildings and power plants, among others.

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Crystal (Wai Chin) Wong

Band 4

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.

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