SYNOPSIS

Adjudication under CIPAA offers a streamlined and cost-effective mechanism for resolving payment disputes in the construction industry, embodying the principle of ‘Pay Now, Argue Later.’ This webinar provides a practical guide to understanding adjudication proceedings under CIPAA, with clear explanations of the process, requirements, and strategies for both claimants and respondents. Participants will gain insights into preparing and defending claims related to defects, delays, and valuations. Additionally, the session will highlight recent developments in case law and their implications for adjudication practices. Designed for professionals navigating construction law, this webinar empowers attendees with actionable knowledge to handle disputes efficiently and effectively within the CIPAA framework.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ms. Cynthia Lee, a litigator and dispute resolution lawyer, specialises in commercial dispute resolution with a focus on complex contractual and tortious disputes. She also has extensive experience in construction law matters, with experience in arbitration and adjudication proceedings under CIPAA. She graduated from Cardiff University, was called to the Bar of England and Wales, and later in Malaysia. In 2022, she earned a Master’s in Commercial Law from the University of Malaya, ranking among the top 15 postgraduate students with Distinction. Currently, she is a doctoral fellow at the University of Malaya, focusing on competition law in e-commerce platforms. Her portfolio includes handling multi-billion-dollar government construction projects, highways, hospitals, and landmark developments such as The St. Regis Langkawi.