Construction, Infrastructure & Projects
“They are professionals who are very capable, hard-working and familiar with the construction field. They are knowledgeable, versatile and able to deliver the solutions to resolve the issues.”
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025
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At Rajah & Tann Asia, we have a talented team of highly-rated specialists with expertise to assist you with all aspects of construction, infrastructure & projects in Southeast Asia. Recognised as one of the leading practices of its kind, the team covers all aspects of construction law, with a strong reputation for resolving complex, high-end disputes.
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Deep Expertise
Rajah & Tann Asia scores highly on all counts. Our dedicated team provides a service based on in-depth expertise in every aspect of the construction industry. We advise clients at the earliest pre-construction phases ranging from project feasibility to financing to contract drafting. And when disputes do arise, we have a proven track record of helping find the right resolution.
We Help Our Clients With
As for the breadth of our experience, we’ve been involved in virtually every type and size of construction project, both private and public, including:
- Building construction including residential, retail, industrial, mixed development and commercial
- Land reclamation and marine engineering
- Mines and mineral processing facilities
- Oil and gas projects
- Ports and airports
- Power infrastructure such as hydroelectric / combined cycle / thermal power stations
- Process engineering
- Public Private Partnerships
- Sports and leisure facilities
- Telecommunications and IT infrastructure
- Transportation infrastructure such as roads / rail projects
- Water and environmental engineering such as sewerage systems
International Reach
Our lawyers also have considerable international exposure, working on projects in many countries including Singapore, Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, France, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, People’s Republic of China, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and the UK.
Being part of a full-service legal network with integrated practices means that our clients have access to the experience and skills of all our lawyers across the full spectrum of legal practices. Our Practice works closely with the other lawyers in the firm to provide clients with a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional and truly quality service.
Practice Areas
Our team routinely represents clients in complex legal matters, often with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake; these involve contracts for major projects across Asia as well as claims arising from difficult site conditions, change orders, acceleration, delay / disruption, suspension, inspection and acceptance, termination, insurance coverage, errors and omissions, payment and defects.
Legal Documentation
Our lawyers have developed a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of documentation relating to projects. Our lawyers are familiar with the principal forms of the standard contracts such as the FIDIC, JCT, NEC, PSSCOC, REDAS and SIA.
Dispute Resolution
We have a specialist team advising on all aspects of disputes. Our leading dispute resolution team is one of the largest in the region. In addition to litigation in the courts or arbitration, we are able to advise on other dispute resolution options, including interparty negotiation, mediation, adjudication and mini-trial/medi-arbitration.
Please contact us for a discussion on any issue that you may be facing on a construction project such as:
- Business entity formation / taxation
- Bid preparation and procurement
- Project finance
- Real Estate matters
- Contract drafting and interpretation
- Dispute resolution through, amongst others, domestic or international arbitration, litigation, adjudication and mediation
- Regulatory Issues such as competition law, energy or workplace safety and health
- Insurance coverage issues
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Recognition
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Band 1 - Corporate/M&A: Real EstateChambers Asia-Pacific (2025) (Philippines)
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Band 1 - Projects, Infrastructure & EnergyChambers Asia-Pacific (2025) (Malaysia, Philippines)
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Tier 1 - ConstructionThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Singapore)
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Tier 1 - Projects & EnergyThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Indonesia)
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Tier 1 - Project Development: Energy and InfrastructureThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Malaysia)
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Bands 1 & 2 - Real Estate, Construction, Projects & EnergyChambers Asia-Pacific (2025) (Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia)
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Tiers 1 & 2 - Construction, Projects & Energy, Real EstateThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2025) (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar)
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Tiers 1 & 2 - Real Estate & ConstructionThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2025) (Philippines, Vietnam & Malaysia)
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Tiers 1 & 4 - Real Estate & Construction, Projects & EnergyThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Vietnam)
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Tiers 1 & 2 - Project DevelopmentIFLR1000 (2023-2024) (Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore)
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Tiers 1 & 2 - Projects & EnergyThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore)
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Tiers 1 & 2 - Energy and Construction, ConstructionBenchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific (2023) (Vietnam, Singapore)
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Band 2 - Construction, Projects & EnergyChambers Asia-Pacific (2025) (Singapore, Indonesia)
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Tier 2 - ProjectsThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Myanmar)
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Outstanding – ConstructionAsialaw (2023-24) (Singapore)
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Highly Recommended – ConstructionAsialaw (2023-24) (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam)
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Ranked - Projects & Energy, Real Estate (Vietnam)The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (2025)
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Ranked - Projects, Infrastructure & EnergyChambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Philippines)
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Ranked - Projects & EnergyThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Vietnam)
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Ranked - Project DevelopmentIFLR1000 (2023-2024) (Lao PDR, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam)
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Ranked - ConstructionBenchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific (2023) (Malaysia)
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"Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers in Ho Chi Minh City has ‘intense knowledge of real estate landscape’ and advises on a broad range of real estate acquisitions and property development matters, including ones involving office, residential and industrial premises. The group also has extensive experience advising on construction agreements, property acquisitions and divestments, project development and land leasing matters."The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2025) (Vietnam)
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"The attention to detail, coupled with their unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, ensured that every aspect of a case is handled with the utmost professionalism and care.’ ‘AHP's approach to client relations is both personable and professional. Heru Pamungkas and Yogi Sudrajad Marsono take the time to understand our specific needs and concerns, ensuring that their legal strategies are tailored to our unique situation."The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2025) (Indonesia)
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"Collaborative, responsive and able to engage the business and co-elevate the business needs."The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2025) (Malaysia)
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"The dedication and professionalism of the team impressed us. They are also well equipped with knowledge of sustainability."The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2025) (Singapore)
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"Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is fast in capturing problems and analysing them."Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025) (Indonesia)
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"The team is well-versed with agreement details and market and operation challenges on the ground and with authorities. It has the ability to see issues well and provide options and solutions."Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025) (Malaysia)
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"They are professionals who are very capable, hard-working and familiar with the construction field. They are knowledgeable, versatile and able to deliver the solutions to resolve the issues."Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025) (Singapore)
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"Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio is very well-versed in industry standards and practical in approach.Their service is very consistent."Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025) (Philippines)
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"They have a strong team in the areas we have needed them and are quick to reply and bring forward information and ideas for consideration."Chambers Asia-Pacific (2025) (Vietnam)
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"Christopher & Lee Ong has been very responsive. They keep excellent records for important deadlines, always provide guidance, and they are easy to work with.’The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Malaysia)
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“R&T listened carefully to the dispute and analysed the wide spectrum of issues arisen therefrom. Its advice is always for the interest of the client. They avoided dispute and offered innovative solutions. It saves costs and time for the client.”Asialaw (2023-24) (Singapore)
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"They are very knowledgeable about the contract clauses and provided invaluable advice, including the drafting and proposed clauses, to close the issues with the counterparties."IFLR1000 (2023-2024) (Singapore)
They are professionals who are very capable, hard-working and familiar with the construction field. They are knowledgeable, versatile and able to deliver the solutions to resolve the issues."
Our Construction, Infrastructure & Projects Team
Co-Head, South Asia Desk
Director, Rajah & Tann Myanmar Company Limited
Representative, Shenzhen Representative Office
Consultant, Christopher & Lee Ong
Chief Representative, Shenzhen Representative Office
