Construction & Projects

Recognised as one of the leading practices of its kind, the team covers all aspects of construction law, with a strong reputation for resolving complex, high-end disputes.

From the inception to the final closeout of a construction project, there are countless decisions and steps to be taken. At every stage, you need the best possible legal advice – from a firm with long and wide experience, and cutting edge knowledge of the key issues affecting the industry.

Deeper Expertise...

Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers scores highly on all counts. Our dedicated team provides a service based on in-depth expertise in every aspect of the construction industry. We advise clients at the earliest pre-construction phases ranging from project feasibility to financing to contract drafting. And when disputes do arise, we have a proven track record of helping find the right resolution.

... wider experience

As for the breadth of our experience, we’ve been involved in virtually every type and size of construction project, both private and public, including:

Building construction including residential, retail, industrial, mixed development and commercial
Mines and mineral processing facilities
Oil and gas projects
Ports and airports
Power infrastructure such as hydroelectric / combined cycle / thermal power stations
Public Private Partnerships
Transportation infrastructure such as roads / rail projects
Water and environmental engineering such as sewerage systems

A client-focused approach

What else do our clients like about working with us? You’ll find we’re accessible whenever you need us. We work efficiently and deliver value – placing great importance on allocating the right lawyer to the right task to ensure high quality yet cost-effective service. In addition, being part of a full service firm with integrated practices means that our clients have access to the experience and skills of all our lawyers across the full spectrum of legal practices. The Construction and Projects Practice works closely with the other lawyers in the firm to provide clients with a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional and truly quality service.

Practice Areas

Our team routinely represents clients in complex legal matters with millions of dollars at stake, involving contracts for major projects across Asia to claims arising from difficult site conditions, change orders, acceleration, delay / disruption, suspension, inspection and acceptance, termination, insurance coverage, errors and omissions, payment and defects.

Legal Documentation

Our lawyers have developed a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of documentation relating to projects. Our lawyers are familiar with the principal forms of the standard contracts such as the FlDlC.

Dispute Resolution

We have a specialist team advising on all aspects of disputes. Our leading dispute resolution practice is one of the largest in the region.

Please contact us for a discussion on any issue that you may be facing on a construction project such as:

Business entity formation
Bid preparation and procurement
Project finance
Real estate matters
Contract drafting and interpretation
Insurance coverage issues

Recognition

Tier 1 - Real Estate & Construction

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024)
Tier 1 - Energy and Construction

Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific (2024)
Ranked - Project Development

IFLR1000 (2024-2025)
Highly Recommended – Construction

Asialaw (2024-25)
Ranked - Projects & Energy

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024)
Recommended - Energy, Industrials and Manufacturing

Asialaw (2024-25)
Notable - Infrastructure

Asialaw (2024-25)
"The team has a strong contentious offering, especially in the construction space."

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (2023)

A stand-out firm due to the strength of its project development work, Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers receives instructions from key players wishing for advice regarding land use and rights, leasing arrangements, investment structures and due diligence work."

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024