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Shook Lin & Bok

Construction

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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.

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Construction - Malaysia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Shook Lin & Bok advised MRCB Builders, the main contractor, in a negligence claim arising from a mixed development project.

Strengths

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  • The team at Shook Lin & Bok is well versed in construction matters, as well as being completely committed to deadlines and accessible at any time.

    Construction respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ko Luen Lam
    Ko Luen Lam

    Ko Luen Lam

    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.

    • Ko Luen Lam is very well versed in construction disputes. He has the ability to simplify complex issues and offer practical solutions.

      Construction respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is meticulous and comprehensive in his research with very impressive presentation skills.

      Construction respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Victoria Tien Fen Loi
    Victoria Tien Fen Loi

    Victoria Tien Fen Loi

    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.

    • I think Victoria is a combination of both old school professionalism and modern friendliness.

      Construction respondentAsia-Pacific
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