Three Services.
One Industry Focus.
Padu Legal's services cover the three most common legal needs of Malaysian construction parties — from contract review before signing, to payment enforcement, to full dispute resolution.
Back to HomeHow We Structure Every Engagement
Before any work begins, we conduct a brief intake review — examining your contract, payment records, or correspondence to understand the scope and nature of your matter. This shapes what we recommend and how the engagement is structured.
Our services are not packaged as fixed templates. Each engagement is sized to your situation — whether that is a straightforward contract review or a multi-year arbitration process. Where a matter spans more than one of our service areas, we coordinate those elements as a single engagement.
Each service can be engaged independently. Where matters escalate from one stage to the next, Padu Legal provides continuity across the engagement.
Construction Contract Advisory
A construction contract is the document that governs your entire project relationship — payments, changes, delays, and disputes. Signing without a structured review creates avoidable exposure. Our advisory covers PAM 2006/2018, CIDB 2000, FIDIC-based contracts, and bespoke project agreements.
The advisory produces a written risk summary and a list of recommended amendments — presented in plain language so the commentary is usable by your commercial and project teams, not just lawyers.
Suitable for: Developers · Main Contractors · Subcontractors entering new project agreements
Suitable for: Unpaid contractors · Subcontractors · Consultants seeking to enforce payment rights
Payment Dispute & Adjudication
CIPAA 2012 gives construction parties a statutory path to recover unpaid amounts without waiting for arbitration or litigation. The process involves a payment claim, a payment response, and an adjudicator's decision — all within defined timeframes. Getting the procedure right is critical to the outcome.
Our engagement covers the full CIPAA process — from the initial payment-chain analysis and claim merit assessment, through to preparation of submissions and enforcement of any decision obtained.
Project Dispute Resolution & Claims Management
When disputes involve delay claims, variation disagreements, defective works assertions, or termination consequences, the matter typically requires a structured claims management approach — not just a legal response. Our full-scope service covers the entire lifecycle of such disputes.
We coordinate with quantum surveyors and delay analysts where required, prepare the claims strategy document, and manage negotiations with project counterparties. Where a matter proceeds to arbitration or court, we represent throughout.
Suitable for: Infrastructure · Commercial building · Residential development disputes
Service Comparison
Use this to identify which service best fits your current situation. If uncertain, reach out — we are glad to advise on the appropriate starting point.
| Your Situation | Contract Advisory | Payment Adjudication | Dispute Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| About to sign a construction contract | — | — | |
| Payment claim not responded to within time | — | — | |
| Received a CIPAA notice from a counterparty | — | — | |
| Project delayed, EOT claim to be prepared | — | — | |
| Contract terminated and claims to follow | — | May also apply | |
| Defective works dispute with developer | — | — | |
| Variation amounts in dispute | Depends on status |
Not sure which applies? Send us a brief description and we will advise.
Technical Standards Across All Services
Confidentiality & Privilege
All communications and documents are handled under legal professional privilege. Nothing is shared without your written instruction.
Written Engagement Terms
Every engagement is governed by a written letter setting out scope, fees, and responsibilities before any work begins.
Advice in Writing
Key legal advice is provided in writing throughout the engagement so you have a clear record of our assessment and recommendations.
Deadline Tracking
Contractual and statutory deadlines are tracked from the first day of instruction — CIPAA response periods, arbitration notice windows, and contractual claim periods are all monitored.
Expert Network
We maintain working relationships with qualified quantity surveyors and delay analysts who can be instructed for engagements that require independent technical expert support.
Plain Language Standard
Legal advice and documents are provided in clear, accessible language — so the advice is usable by your commercial team and management, not just legal counsel.
Discuss Your Construction Matter with Our Team
A brief initial conversation about your situation helps us direct you to the most appropriate service and provide an accurate scope and fee estimate.