We combine extensive experience as counsel and arbitrator in construction and engineering disputes, ranging from major private construction projects to significant public utility and infrastructural projects (including airports, seaports, container terminals, LNG terminals and transshipment terminals), digital and e-infrastructure, oil refineries, railways, roads, bridges, tunnels, toll-access infrastructure, sewerage and water treatment facilities.
We are well-versed in all issues arising from construction contracts, law and practices and master the legal and technical complexities that typically are involved in these disputes, such as:
- Claims for extensions of time;
- Variations;
- Delay and disrupted works claims;
- Claims for non-conforming work;
- Subcontractor claims;
- Claims for design flaws; and
- Claims arising out of public private partnership (PPP) schemes.
We handle claims under different forms of contracts, including bespoke and FIDIC contracts, and represent clients in DAB, dispute board, adjudication, mediation and expert determination proceedings, as well as in arbitration proceedings.
The team is reputed for its thorough analysis, its ability to break down and present technically complex issues in a logical and comprehensible manner, its attention to detail, its drive to dive deep into all technical and legal issues that are necessary for a holistic understanding and a successful resolution of the dispute. We also provide preventive support, including through the provision of pro-active claim management and claim preventive strategies.
