Construction
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 1
Chambers Review
Belden is regarded as one of Malaysia's pre-eminent construction boutique law firms, with a strong team of specialist lawyers in this field. The team primarily focuses on dispute resolution, with experience across litigation, arbitration and adjudication proceedings relating to construction works in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and property. The department often acts on behalf of contractors and subcontractors.
Work Highlights
- Belden acted as counsel for a water supply concessionaire in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur in an arbitration concerning a claim for general damages and a counterclaim relating to incomplete works and ascertained damages.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are well versed in construction industry dispute matters. They are committed to the deadline and to making sure their response is accurate and meets the needs of the client."
"The team is composed of lawyers who know the construction sector and are committed to the client's objectives. They know the technical issues of the construction industry."
"The team are well versed in construction industry dispute matters. They are committed to the deadline and to making sure their response is accurate and meets the needs of the client."
"The team is composed of lawyers who know the construction sector and are committed to the client's objectives. They know the technical issues of the construction industry."
Notable Practitioners
Belden Premaraj has a well-established practice focused on construction and engineering arbitration. He is often active on cross-border matters with a Malaysia component.
"An excellent lawyer."
"His attention to detail is almost unmatchable in construction law."
Adrian See is a respected name in Malaysia's construction law space, often acting for the main contractor in disputes arising from infrastructure and real estate construction projects.
"Mr Adrian, with his in-depth understanding of the construction industry and his exceptional attention to detail, provided us with advice and strategies to balance and mitigate the risks in our case."
Kee Meng Fai runs a respected practice in construction law with a focus on both arbitration and adjudication disputes in the construction sector.
"Kee Meng Fai is responsive and able to advise us or provide us with solutions and suggestions."
"Kee Meng Fai is good at attending to all of our issues personally and listening to a client's problem."
Ranked Lawyers at
Belden
Malaysia