Arbitration & Adjudication

At Edward Ng & Partners, our Arbitration & Adjudication team offers expert dispute‑resolution services under Malaysian law. We support clients in both statutory adjudication and commercial arbitration, particularly in construction, infrastructure, and complex commercial settings.

Key Services We Provide

1. Statutory Adjudication (under CIPAA)

   • Handling payment disputes under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (CIPAA) 2012, such as non‑payment or delayed payment in construction contracts.

   • Managing adjudication procedures: serving Payment Claims, Responses, Notices of Adjudication, and other required steps.

   • Representing parties before adjudicators, preparing submissions, and supporting oral or document-based hearings.

   • Assisting in enforcing adjudication decisions via the High Court.

   • Advising on possible challenges to adjudication decisions on grounds such as natural justice or procedural irregularities.

   • Helping clients secure interim remedies, including suspension of work or direct payments from principals where applicable.

2. Commercial Arbitration

   • Acting for clients in both domestic and international arbitrations, under institutional rules (such as AIAC or ICC) or ad hoc arrangements.

   • Advising on arbitration clause drafting and negotiation (e.g., seat of arbitration, number of arbitrators, governing law).

   • Representing parties in all arbitration phases: pleadings, document production, witness evidence, and hearings.

   • Assisting with the enforcement of arbitration awards under the Arbitration Act 2005 in Malaysia, and internationally when relevant.

   • Handling post-award challenges, where parties seek to set aside awards or defend against such applications.

3. Strategic Dispute Advisory

   • Advising clients in contract‑drafting to include effective alternative dispute‑resolution (ADR) mechanisms tailored to their business needs.

   • Developing hybrid strategies: for example, using adjudication to resolve cash-flow issues quickly, then arbitration or litigation for final resolution.

   • Supporting mediation and negotiation where a collaborative, cost-effective approach is preferable.

Why Choose Edward Ng & Partners for Arbitration & Adjudication

• We have deep expertise in construction and infrastructure, where both statutory adjudication and arbitration often arise.

• Our team is committed to efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution, especially given the urgency of cash-flow disputes.

• We combine strong local legal experience with capability in cross-border arbitration.

• Our litigation knowledge enables us to enforce and defend adjudication decisions or arbitral awards effectively.

• We provide tailored solutions — we don’t just resolve disputes, we help clients design contracts that reduce the risk of future conflict.