Construction | Asia-Pacific

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, such as Teknoserv Engineering and Puncak Niaga Construction.

Harold & Lam Partnership has an excellent reputation for its expertise in construction disputes in Malaysia, including matters before the Court of Appeal and Federal Court, as well as arbitration and adjudication. The department often represents contractors and subcontractors, as well as project employers, on matters relating to real estate and energy projects. Clients include Econpile, Kejuruteraan QKS and Mudajaya.

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is a leading full-service law firm in Malaysia with a dedicated team of construction law specialists. The team is regularly entrusted on big-ticket construction disputes, including adjudication and arbitration. The practice is also noted for its front-end construction practice, often advising on construction contracts for the development of warehouse buildings, energy plants and transportation projects. Clients include DHL Express (Malaysia), Sime Darby Property (Ara Damansara) and Cypark.

Sanjay Mohan Advocates & Solicitors is a construction-focused law firm in Malaysia with a strong team of lawyers available to assist clients. The team is especially active on dispute resolution, including matters in both the High Court and Court of Appeal, as well as adjudication and arbitration. Clients include Ssangyong Engineering & Construction, Lion Pacific and Santarli. The firm's bench strength was bolstered by the arrival of respected construction lawyer Choon Hon Leng in February 2023.

Skrine is one of Malaysia's premier full-service law firms, with a strong cohort of construction-focused practitioners handling front-end and dispute resolution work. The department often handles disputes relating to real estate and transportation projects. The team also advises on construction contracts for projects, including in relation to power plants developed overseas by Malaysian clients. Clients represented by the firm include MCC Overseas, Hunza Properties and Dhaya Maju LTAT.

Gan Partnership often handles high-stakes construction disputes in the Malaysian courts, including claims that progress to the Court of Appeal and Federal Court. The team also has experience relating to the enforcement of foreign judgements in Malaysia, as well as handling arbitration and adjudication. The department represents both contractors and employers, as well as consultants, including in relation to residential developments and infrastructure projects. Clients include Bina Puri and Asian International Arbitration Centre.

Shearn Delamore & Co's engineering and construction law team is regularly entrusted by clients on arbitration, litigation and adjudication in this sector. The department often represents contractors, subcontractors and employers in disputes relating to the construction of transportation and power projects in Malaysia. Clients of the department include Ircon International and CRSE.

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.

Azman Davidson is a notable name in Malaysia's legal market for construction law work, particularly dispute resolution. Led by renowned lawyer Rajendra Navaratnam, the team handles arbitration and litigation, as well as adjudication and mediation. The lawyers also advise on construction contracts. The department acts for contractors, developers, design professionals and quantity surveyors, among others.

Gananathan Loh is a boutique law firm based in Kuala Lumpur with specialised expertise regarding construction disputes. The team is well placed to represent international and local clients in a full range of litigation, arbitration and adjudication proceedings, including in relation to the construction of real estate projects. The firm is also active on disputes involving the construction of transportation projects in Malaysia.

Mohanadass Partnership is a boutique law firm in Malaysia noted for its proficiency in construction disputes, including arbitration and adjudication proceedings. The firm often handles disputes relating to construction contracts in the transportation space, including arbitration proceedings. The practice is led by highly reputed construction expert Mohanadass Kanagasabai.

Raja, Darryl & Loh has solid expertise in the construction and engineering space in Malaysia, providing legal advice on disputes arising in this sector. The team's contentious work includes claims in the High Court as well as Court of Appeal, often acting for contractors and project owners. The lawyers also advise clients on construction contracts, especially relating to the installation of telecommunications infrastructure.

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.

Zain & Co in Malaysia is a member firm of global law firm Dentons and has a solid construction department. It often handles construction disputes, including adjudication, litigation and arbitration. The team regularly represents project employers and contractors, including in claims arising from high-profile transportation and real estate development projects in Malaysia. Clients include Turnpike Synergy and Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings.