Lee & Poh Partnership's real estate and construction practice provides end-to-end expertise to developers, contractors, and major international state-owned enterprises. The team’s capabilities range from front-end advisory work on contracts for data centres and renewable energy projects, to handling high-value construction disputes through adjudication and international arbitration. The practice is led by a team that includes Leong Chee Weng and Naveen Sri Kantha, who focus on contentious matters, and Dominic Ng Ken Ming, who handles front-end contractual work.
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Testimonials
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- 'I’ve had the pleasure of working with Leong Chee Weng in high-stakes matters, and his professionalism, advocacy, and reliability truly stand out. I value his role as solicitor on record. His insight and thoroughness bring real strength to any team.'
Key clients
- TTDI KL Metropolis Sdn Bhd
- HQSM Engineering Pte Ltd
- HQC Engineering Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- KSK Land Sdn Bhd
- Damai City Sdn Bhd
- Samaiden Sdn Bhd
- China Petroleum Jilin Chemical Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.
- Geo Hill Construction Sdn Bhd
- Pathfinder M&E Sdn Bhd
- Haier Electrical Appliances (M) Sdn. Bhd
Work highlights
Represented Damai City Sdn Bhd, a developer of international property development in excess of RM1bn ringgit (8 Conlay Project), in various proceedings against a renowned main contractor (Grand Dynamic Builders Sdn Bhd) in Malaysia.
Advised TTDI KL Metropolis Sdn Bhd, a prominent shopping mall developer, on the development and implementation of a comprehensive legal and commercial framework for the operation of Met Galleria, a large-scale mixed-use retail complex.
Represented TTDI KL Metropolis Sdn Bhd in a high-stakes construction dispute against China Construction Yangtze River (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, involving claims of significant project delays and liquidated ascertained damages amounting to RM266m.
Practice head
Leong Chee Weng; Naveen Sri Kantha; Dominic Ng Ken Ming; Spring Poh Zuan Yin