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Satria Firm Construction Law
Infrastructure development project
Service Overview

Three Services, One Focus: Malaysian Construction Law

Satria Firm's services are structured around the actual legal demands of construction and infrastructure projects in Malaysia — from the earliest contract review through to adjudication and post-completion legal matters.

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Our Approach

How the Firm Approaches Legal Matters

01

Understand the Position

Review the contract, the correspondence, and the relevant factual background to establish the legal position clearly.

02

Identify the Options

Set out the available legal avenues — contractual, statutory, or procedural — with a clear assessment of the implications of each.

03

Advise on Approach

Provide a recommendation based on the client's position and the practical realities of the matter — not a theoretical legal survey.

04

Implement and Follow Through

Prepare documents, manage deadlines, and represent or support through the legal process until the matter reaches resolution.

Construction contract review session
From RM 580
Service 01

Construction Contract Advisory

A practical advisory service for developers, contractors, and subcontractors entering into construction agreements. Covers review and drafting of contracts based on PAM 2018, CIDB standard forms, and FIDIC conditions. The team examines payment terms, variation mechanisms, extension of time provisions, liquidated damages clauses, and defects liability periods. Also addresses back-to-back subcontract alignment to ensure consistent obligations throughout the contract chain. Suitable for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects at any stage from tender to execution.

What the Service Covers

  • Review of draft contracts against PAM 2018, CIDB, or FIDIC benchmarks
  • Identification of high-risk provisions and recommended amendments
  • Payment clause and cash flow risk assessment
  • Extension of time and liquidated damages clause analysis
  • Back-to-back subcontract alignment review
  • Defects liability and retention provisions

Process Steps

1
Submit draft contract documents and describe the nature of the project
2
Initial review and scope confirmation; fee estimate provided
3
Detailed legal review with written advice on key clauses and risk areas
4
Discussion of findings and support during contract negotiation if needed
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Service 02

Construction Dispute Adjudication

A focused service for parties involved in construction payment disputes under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA). Covers claim preparation or response drafting for adjudication proceedings, including supporting document compilation, statutory timeline management, and representation at adjudication hearings. The team advises on the tactical considerations of CIPAA proceedings including interim payment claims, set-off assertions, and enforcement of adjudication decisions. Also provides guidance on stay applications and judicial review options where appropriate.

What the Service Covers

  • Payment claim and payment response drafting
  • Adjudication claim and response document preparation
  • Statutory timeline and procedural management
  • Set-off defence strategy and document support
  • Enforcement of adjudication decisions
  • Stay applications and judicial review guidance

Typical CIPAA Timeline

1
Payment claim served — response due within 10 working days
2
Notice of adjudication served; adjudicator appointed
3
Adjudication claim submitted; response and reply follow
4
Decision delivered within 45 working days; enforcement if required
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Legal dispute resolution process
From RM 1,400
Large-scale infrastructure development
From RM 2,300
Service 03

Infrastructure Project Legal Advisory

A multi-disciplinary legal service for large-scale infrastructure and development projects. Covers concession agreement review, public-private partnership structuring, land acquisition advisory under the Land Acquisition Act 1960, environmental impact assessment legal requirements, and construction financing documentation. The team coordinates with project consultants, financiers, and government agencies to provide integrated legal support throughout the project lifecycle. Also addresses occupational safety compliance under OSHA 1994 and construction industry licensing requirements under CIDB Act 1994.

What the Service Covers

  • Concession agreement review and advisory
  • Public-private partnership (PPP) structuring support
  • Land acquisition advisory under LAA 1960
  • EIA legal requirements and documentation review
  • Construction financing documentation and lender requirements
  • OSHA 1994 and CIDB Act 1994 compliance advisory

Engagement Approach

1
Project overview and scope of legal requirements identified
2
Legal advisory scope and engagement structure agreed
3
Ongoing advisory through project phases with key document review
4
Agency liaison and regulatory process support as needed
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Service Comparison

Which Service Fits Your Situation?

Feature Contract Advisory Dispute Adjudication Infrastructure Advisory
Best for Pre-contract review Active payment dispute Large-scale projects
CIPAA proceedings
Contract drafting / review
PPP / concession structure
Land acquisition (LAA 1960)
OSHA & CIDB compliance
Starting fee RM 580 RM 1,400 RM 2,300

Not sure which applies? Contact us to discuss your situation — we will advise on the appropriate service for your matter.

Standards Across All Services

Professional Protocols Shared Across All Engagements

Confidentiality

All matter information is handled in accordance with Malaysian legal professional conduct rules.

Conflict of Interest Review

Conflicts are checked before any engagement is accepted. Findings are communicated before work begins.

Fee Transparency

Fee estimates are provided before work commences. Scope changes are discussed and agreed before additional charges arise.

Deadline Tracking

Statutory and contractual deadlines are tracked systematically. Clients are notified in advance of approaching timeframes that require their input.

Written Advice

Legal positions on significant matters are confirmed in writing so clients have a clear record of the advice given and the basis for it.

Bar Council Compliance

All practitioners hold current practising certificates and operate in accordance with Bar Council Malaysia requirements.

Fee Guide

Service Pricing Overview

Starting fees below reflect initial engagement scope. Complex or multi-phase matters are quoted based on scope discussion.

Contract Advisory

RM 580
from / per contract review
  • PAM / CIDB / FIDIC review
  • Written advice on risk areas
  • Negotiation support available
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Dispute Adjudication

RM 1,400
from / per CIPAA matter
  • Claim or response preparation
  • Deadline & procedure management
  • Hearing representation available
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Infrastructure Advisory

RM 2,300
from / per engagement phase
  • PPP & concession advisory
  • Land acquisition & EIA support
  • Agency coordination included
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Discuss the Right Service for Your Situation

If you are unsure which service applies, we can clarify that in an initial consultation before any engagement is formalised.

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