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Construction Disputes via CIPAA
We provide strategic legal solutions for construction and infrastructure disputes, with particular focus on claims under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA). We act for developers, main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and industry stakeholders in resolving payment disputes efficiently and commercially.
Construction projects often involve complex contractual relationships, strict timelines, and substantial financial exposure. Delayed payments, variation disputes, defective works claims, and contractual breaches may significantly impact project progress and cash flow. Our team is experienced in navigating these disputes through adjudication, litigation, arbitration, and negotiated settlements.
We understand that cash flow is critical within the construction industry. Our firm adopts a practical and results-driven approach in assisting clients to secure timely payment recovery while protecting their contractual and commercial interests.
With extensive experience in construction dispute resolution and CIPAA proceedings, we provide comprehensive legal support from the issuance of payment claims up to enforcement proceedings before the Malaysian Courts.
Whether you are pursuing outstanding payments or defending a disputed claim, our team is committed to delivering responsive, strategic, and commercially focused legal representation tailored to the needs of the construction industry.
Our Areas of Practice Include
- Commencement and defence of CIPAA adjudication proceedings
- Preparation and review of Payment Claims and Payment Responses
- Enforcement and setting aside of Adjudication Decision
- Applications for stay of adjudication decisions
- Recovery of unpaid progress payments and retention sums
- Construction contract disputes and interpretation
- Variation works and extension of time claims
- Delay, liquidated damages, and defective works disputes
- Consultant, contractor, and subcontractor disputes
- Interim injunctions and related court proceedings
- Settlement negotiations and debt recovery strategies
Frequently Asked Questions
Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA) is a Malaysian legislation designed to provide a fast and cost-effective dispute resolution process for payment disputes arising from construction contracts.
Contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and other parties involved in construction-related work or services may commence a CIPAA claim for unpaid sums under a construction contract.
CIPAA proceedings are intended to be fast-track proceedings, and adjudication decisions are commonly delivered within a relatively short period (95 working days) compared to court litigation.
Common disputes include unpaid progress claims, variation works, retention sums and disputes relating to contractual payment obligations.
CIPAA proceedings involve strict timelines, technical documentation, and procedural requirements. Legal representation helps ensure that claims and responses are properly prepared and strategically presented to protect your interests.
CIPAA generally applies to both written and certain oral construction contracts, although documentary evidence is important in supporting a claim.
The firm is committed to provide clients with comprehensive legal solutions to navigate the complex landscape of property transactions, Corporate Advisory services, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution services.
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