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+603 2031 1788About
Provided by Shook Lin & Bok
Our Building, Construction & Engineering Practice Group advises clients on major deals and projects. Our services range from advisory and documentation to dispute resolution via litigation, arbitration, adjudication (in particular under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA)) and other alternative dispute resolution processes.
We are well-versed in all aspects of construction and engineering advisory and documentation work, and our portfolio of clients includes leading local and international contractors and developers, as well as government-linked companies.
In addition, we have represented clients in negotiations with the Government on concession agreements for major infrastructure projects based on the Public Private Partnership concept.
We have also represented clients in various dispute resolution processes involving disputes ranging from small claims to billion dollar actions.
Several of the partners of the firm are also listed in the panel of arbitrators for various arbitral institutions, including the Asian International Arbitration Centre (formerly known as Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre of Arbitration), the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators, South China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (also known as Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration) and the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) International.
Chambers Review
Shook Lin & Bok has an active construction law practice based out of Kuala Lumpur, with a strong focus on contentious matters. The practice often handles litigation and arbitration relating to construction in the transportation, property and power sectors. The team is instructed by both Malaysian and foreign entities, and represents contractors, employers and subcontractors. The firm also provides advisory services in relation to construction contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shook Lin & Bok are always up to date with current construction contract issues and are able to provide good advice and good strategies for handling complex matters. A very resourceful team."
"Shook Lin & Bok are always up to date with current construction contract issues and are able to provide good advice and good strategies for handling complex matters. A very resourceful team."
Notable Practitioners
Lam Ko Luen is known for acting in construction disputes, as well as commercial cases. He handles a range of litigation, arbitration and adjudication cases in Malaysia.
"He has deep knowledge of construction contracts and is able to communicate with the client smoothly."
"An absolute genius."
Victoria Tien Fen Loi holds strong experience in representing contractors, subcontractors and employers in construction disputes. She also reviews construction contracts in an advisory capacity.
"Victoria is very pragmatic and able to take full advantage of our position in the market."
"Victoria is very committed, detailed, and able to provide sound advice. She is also very calm and cool in handling matters."