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Wong & Partners member firm of Baker McKenzie International

Construction

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia

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Wong & Partners member firm of Baker McKenzie International

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Our construction team has extensive experience of handling disputes and international arbitrations in the construction and engineering sector and have represented both main and sub-contractors in a variety of contractual disputes. Our construction lawyers fully understand the various legal and technical issues faced across multiple disciplines – including architectural design, engineering design, quantity surveying and valuation, planning and programming and project management. Our seamless combination of fully-developed local and international practices means that we can offer assistance through the full lifecycle of a dispute, from the initial claim through to enforcement and any possible claims for relief.

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Construction - Malaysia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Wong & Partners draws on its status as a member firm of global law firm Baker McKenzie to provide a cross-border focus to its construction law practice in Malaysia. The team is regularly involved in arbitration as well as litigation, which includes acting for Malaysian clients on proceedings overseas. Disputes handled by the department relate to a range of construction projects, such as in the real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing and energy sectors.

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Strengths

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  • They possess extensive experience in handling disputes and demonstrate a profound understanding of client needs, enabling them to swiftly assess the strengths and weaknesses of each case.

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  • Wong & Partners take a proactive approach to managing disputes, helping us navigate complex issues efficiently while keeping our business interests front and centre.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Janice Tay
    Janice Tay

    Janice Tay

    Janice Tay heads the construction law practice at Wong & Partners in Kuala Lumpur, often handling litigation and arbitration relating to local and cross-border construction projects.

    • She is well-versed in contract matters, offering immediate solutions and consistently responding in a timely manner.

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    • Janice Tay is charming, dynamic and a keen intellectual who is quick to grasp technical concepts and pivot complex points to our advantage in the legal arena.

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