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The construction, infrastructure and projects sector is one of the most important and active sectors in Southeast Asia, driven by the region’s rapid economic growth, urbanisation, industrialisation and digitalisation. Behind every project lies a plethora of regulatory, financing, commercial and civil requirements.

The sector offers immense opportunities for investors, developers, contractors, consultants, suppliers and other stakeholders, but also poses significant challenges such as complex contractual arrangements, regulatory uncertainties, environmental and social impacts, technical difficulties, cost overruns, delays, disputes and risks. This requires expert navigation and demands a comprehensive understanding and considered application of construction law. As legal practitioners with wide experience and cutting- edge knowledge of the key issues affecting the industry, we recognise that a strategic partnership with our clients is vital.

Recognised as one of the leading practices of its kind, the team covers all aspects of construction law and every stage of a project’s life cycle, with a strong reputation for resolving complex, high-end disputes.

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Deep Expertise

Our construction, infrastructure and projects practice has a strong team of lawyers who are recognised as leading practitioners in their respective fields, with many of them being accredited arbitrators, mediators, adjudicators or experts.

We have a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes for our clients, whether in litigation, arbitration, mediation, adjudication, expert determination or other forms of dispute resolution.

We also have a deep understanding of the commercial, technical and regulatory aspects of construction and infrastructure projects, as well as the local laws and practices of each jurisdiction.

We Help Our Clients With

With 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. We are adept in handling complex legal matters that involve 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.

We assist our clients in structuring, negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements, obtaining permits and approvals, managing claims and variations, resolving disputes and enforcing rights and remedies.

We also help our clients with transactions involving construction, infrastructure and projects assets, such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, restructuring and divestment.

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

A Client-Focused Approach

You’ll find we’re accessible whenever you need us. We work efficiently and deliver value – placing great importance on allocating the right lawyer to the right task to ensure high quality yet cost-effective service.

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 covers a wide range of sectors, including energy, transport, water, waste, healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial and residential.

International Reach

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.

We 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.

Legal Documentation

Our lawyers have developed a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of documentation relating to projects. We are familiar with the principal forms of the standard contracts such as the FIDIC, JCT, NEC, PSSCOC, REDAS and SIA.

Dispute Resolution

Our leading dispute resolution practice is one of the largest in the region, fielded by a deep bench of specialists who handles construction, infrastructure and projects matters. 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.

Do reach out to 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

Recognition

Outstanding – Construction

Asialaw Profiles (2023) (Singapore)
Tiers 1 - Construction

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Singapore)
Tier 1 - Project development: Energy

IFLR 1000 (2024) (Malaysia)
Tier 1 - Project development: Infrastructure

IFLR 1000 (2024) (Malaysia)
Tiers 1 - Project Finance

IFLR 1000 (2024) (Indonesia)
Tier 1 - Real Estate & Construction

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Vietnam)
Tiers 1 & 2 - Project development

IFLR 1000 (2024) (Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore
Tiers 1 & 2 - Projects & Energy

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore)
Band 1 - Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Chambers Asia Pacific (2024) (Malaysia)
Highly Recommended – Construction

Asialaw Profiles (2023) (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam)
Band 2 - Projects & Energy

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Indonesia, Singapore)
Ranked - Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Philippines)
Ranked - Projects

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (2024) (Myanmar, Vietnam)
Ranked - Project development

IFLR 1000 (2024) (Lao PDR, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam)
"The team picks up quickly on issues and are solution-oriented. They have strong construction legal and industry knowledge and offer sound and practical advice."

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (2024) (Singapore)
"Deep legal knowledge and experience in advising on projects. Thorough analysis of legal issues. Ability to deal with complex issues and provide practical solutions."

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (2024) (Singapore)
"The firm is able to provide excellent, pragmatic and practical legal advice and strategy. The firm makes available information that allows the business to come up with informed decisions."

Chambers Global (2024) (Philippines)
"In terms of the variety of expertise provided, they are excellent in various fields, not only one."

Chambers Global (2024) (Philippines)
"Highly sought after for its expertise in power and strong experience on PPP infrastructure projects. Also experienced in the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors. Noted for its focus on the construction and development aspects of projects, with additional expertise regarding project finance."

Chambers Global (2024) (Singapore)
"Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio is recognised and respected in the legal market for its activity in the Philippines infrastructure and energy arenas. Well versed in project finance, including in the LNG and renewable energy sectors. Strong knowledge of the regulatory framework and contractual issues, including in relation to disputes work.."

Chambers Asia Pacific (2024) (Philippines)

…a well-reputed construction practice which stands out for ability to draft well thought-out contracts and meet agreed timelines within fee scope.

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022 (Singapore)