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View details of
SCL(S) Council 2022-2024
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Welcome to new SCL(S) Members
Janunary 2024 to February 2024
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Individual Members
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Amanda Yeo |
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Andrew Yip |
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Antara Verma |
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Bernadette Loh |
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Chandni Mukherjee |
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David Douglas |
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Deya Dubey |
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Edgar Min |
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Garth McComb |
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Guang Ming Wee |
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Jasmin Moran |
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Karthikeyan B |
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Kong Hoi Law |
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Lesley Tan |
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Mark Veitch |
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Matthew Chua |
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May Lim |
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Mike Cheng |
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Niki Merison |
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Shyrie Chopra |
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Wai Kei Mok |
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Wen Zhang |
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Post Event Updates
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SEMINAR: Empowering Construction Arbitration: Unlocking the Potential of Third-Party Funding
(9 November 2023)
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SEMINAR: Mastering Infrastructure
Arbitration: Navigating Complex Cases
with Legal Expertise and Technical Acumen
(4 October 2023)
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SCL (Singapore) – ISAF Joint Conference
2023: Adjudication In The Age Of
Collaborative Contracting
(21 September 2023)
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SCL (Singapore) Annual General Meeting
& Annual Dinner 2023
(23 August 2023)
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SEMINAR: Navigating Ambiguities in Construction Contracts: Challenges, Considerations and Best Practices
(20 July 2023)
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Council Member's Message - February 2024
Dear SCL(S) members and followers,
It is with great pride that I welcome you all to our first newsletter of 2024. Life on the SCL(S) Publications Committee means that our work is mostly done in the shadows, so this welcome message is a rare treat for me to step out into the sunshine!
I would like to use this platform to heap a little praise on my fellow Council members for all the hard work they have done, and continue to do, in delivering high quality events, seminars and courses to SCL Singapore’s members and friends (special mention to our secretariat, June Tan and her fantastic team at Intellitrain). It has been a real honour to serve alongside you all these past couple of years.
Chan Yong Neng and I have spearheaded the SCL(S) Publications Committee since 2022, and we take some pride from citation of an SCL(S) newsletter publication in a recent judgment handed down by the Appellate division of the High Court ([2024] SGHC(A) 1, para 116). It is always nice to learn that we have readers in high places.
Within this edition of our newsletter, you will find some highlights of our recent events, as well as some informative articles covering the mitigation of potential disputes in live projects and, when all else fails, how to prepare and quantify claims. Also contributed is a summary of recent updates to the AIAC Arbitration Rules (2023).
Before I sign off, I want to draw your attention to the 14th run of our highly recommended Construction 101 course, which is coming up in March. This certified course provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of construction law, and is well suited to both non-lawyers and lawyers alike. Registration closes 15th March, and SCL members enjoy a generously discounted rate, so don’t hang around!
Shameless promotion of SCL(S) aside, it just leaves me to wish you all a happy new year, and I hope the year ahead is a joyful and prosperous one for all!
Chris Rudland
Chair, SCL(S) Publications Committee
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Article(s)
Construction contracts: Practical Tips for mitigation and avoidance of disputes
There are various ways in which a party can improve its chances of successfully bringing or defending a claim in relation to a construction contract or avoiding a dispute altogether. Here are our top ten tips for ensuring that parties are well prepared:
1 Ensure consistency of contractual terms
Before executing agreements, it is important to ensure that all contractual terms (including the general conditions, particular conditions and specifications) are clear, consistent, and easily identifiable within the contract. Should a judge or arbitral tribunal be required to …
Contributed by: Aarti Thadani and Sarah Sheppard, Norton Rose Fulbright
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Understanding Prolongation Cost Claims
When projects get delayed, costs pile up quickly for all parties involved. But determining who bears responsibility for extra expenses incurred can be a complex matter involving prolonged negotiations and legal claims.
While there's always going to be delays in construction, who is responsible for the costs incurred? And how can they be reimbursed?
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Contributed by: Craig Sandison, TBH (Dubai)
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AIAC Arbitration Rules 2023: A Summary of Key Changes
Introduction
The Asian International Arbitration Centre ("AIAC") regularly revises its arbitration rules ("AIAC Rules") to keep up-to-date with modern arbitration practice. On 24 August 2023, the AIAC Arbitration Rules 2023 ("2023 Rules") came into effect. This easy-to-digest set of Rules promotes certainty, and by extension, provides the end user with confidence when seeking to rely on these Rules. This update highlights four key changes introduced in the 2023 Rules.
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Contributed by: Avinash Pradhan, Rubini Murugesan, Nereen Kaur Veriah, John Rolan, Rajah & Tann Asia
NOTE: This article was first published in the Rajah & Tann Asia online publication “Arbitration Asia” in January 2024
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Latest Post Event Updates
SCL(S) Annual Construction Law Update 2024
(30 January 2024)
 
The Annual Construction Law Update 2024, held on 30 January 2024, was a resounding success. With a full house, it was truly uplifting to witness the smiles on everyone’s faces as we reconnected with familiar friends and welcomed new ones within our community. A special mention goes to the scrumptious buffet that added to the evening’s delight, all thanks to the exceptional caterer and the dedicated SCL team behind the arrangements for the event. For those who missed the buffet spread, do not worry, it is only a short wait for the next annual update in 2025..
Contributed by: Karthik B - Pinsent Masons MPillay
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10th International Society of Construction Law Conference, Istanbul
(18 October 2023 - 20 October 2023)
 
The theme of the conference was "Winds of Change”, and it encompassed a diverse array of topics. From examining the evolving landscape of FIDIC forms of contract to delving into intricate delay analysis methodologies, the conference provided a comprehensive exploration of the industry's pressing issues. Sessions on time claims, access to justice, dispute financing, and dispute resolution mechanisms highlighted the need for agility and innovation in navigating complex legal and contractual frameworks....
Contributed by: Sezgin Ozbilgin – Council Member, SCL (Singapore)
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