We provide advice on ICE contracts and on project execution issues.

We handle disputes arising from Infrastructure Construction and Engineering (ICE) Projects and general commercial disputes.

Construction Advisory Work

Our services and capabilities in this area include the following:

• Advising clients in contract negotiations. 
• Advising clients on their rights and obligations in local and APAC construction contracts while projects are in flight.
• Advising clients on legal and execution strategies in relation to project related issues such as suspensions, delays, claims for extensions of time, variations, termination, breaches of contractual obligations, defective work and environmental concerns.
• Preparing templates for domestic sub-contracts and other contracts.
• Reviewing and improving clients’ standard conditions of contracts.​

SOPA Adjudication

"SOPA" is an abbreviation  for the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act. It came into effect in 2014 for the purpose of improving cash flow to contractors involved in construction projects.  It introduced a speedy and cost efficient mode dispute resolution called adjudication where contractors may commence action against their upstream principal to claim for progress payments.  

Our director who is a Senior Adjudicator with the Singapore Mediation Centre is experienced in handling SOPA adjudications.

Our services and capabilities in this area include the following:

• Reviewing construction contracts and advising on applicability of SOPA .
• Advising and assisting in the preparation of payment claims and payment responses.
• Preparing adjudication applications and adjudication responses.
• Representing claimants and respondents in adjudication applications.
• Advising and representing parties for the enforcement of adjudication determinations and the implementation of other available enforcement processes under SOPA.
• Advising and acting in applications to set aside adjudication determinations and/or for stays of enforcement.

 

Construction Claims and disputes

ICE contracts can take many forms. At its simplest, it may be a single page accepted quotation for re-painting works. On the other hand, the construction contract for complex projects such as the construction of a petrochemical plant may  consist of several volumes of documents.

Common disputes that arise in ICE contracts include claims for payment for additional works; time related claims for prolongation costs or liquidated damages; and construction defects. 

Our director has over 30 years of experience in dealing with ICE contracts. claims and disputes.

Our services and capabilities in this area include the following: 

• Representing parties  in domestic and international arbitrations, legal suits filed in Court; mediations; and other forms of dispute resolution.
• Advising on contractual clauses and provisions in ICE Contracts.
• Advising on project and contract management issues and problems.
• Advising on strategies to prevent escalation of potential disputes or to protect parties'  legal rights and obligations.
• Representing parties in disputes. Such disputes include issues concerning payment; variation works; extensions of time; delays; liquidated damages; defective work and design; termination of contracts; progress certification; and calls on performance bonds. ​

 

Commercial Claims and Disputes

Apart from handing ICE contracts and disputes, we are also well versed in commercial disputes. Our services in this area include representing parties in the following types of disputes/ claims:

• Disputes in commercial contracts for example contracts for sale of goods; shareholders agreements; and/or joint venture agreements.
• Defamation actions, including defamation on the internet and social media.
• Claims in tort for construction and design defects. 
• Disputes arising under tenancy agreements.
• Disputes between members of unincorporated associations.