Shook Lin & Bok's real estate and construction practice handles both contentious construction disputes and transactional real estate matters. The team’s expertise covers complex engineering cases through international arbitration and litigation, as well as advising on the acquisition of commercial properties and project financing for infrastructure. The disputes practice is led by Lam Ko Luen, who focuses on complex construction and engineering cases, while Hoh Kiat Ching heads the transactional real estate team, advising on acquisitions and project financing.
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Testimonials
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- 'The construction law team is well-versed and experienced in complex construction disputes.'
- 'They consistently demonstrate a commitment to prioritising clients’ interests while maintaining a high level of integrity.'
- 'The team are always available and quick to respond. They have a vast understanding of construction law disputes, which enables them to offer practical and legal solutions.'
- 'The people are great and collaborative.'
- 'They are quick to respond and responsible.'
- 'The team, especially Lam Ko Luen, are always available and quick to respond. They have vast understanding of construction law disputes which enables them to offer practical and legal solutions. They are hands-on, pleasant and easy to communicate.'
Key clients
- Basis Bay Services MSC Sdn. Bhd.
Work highlights
Acted as legal counsel for Basis Bay Services MSC Sdn Bhd in its strategic acquisition of a prime piece of freehold land in Cyberjaya.
Practice head
Lam Ko Luen; Hoh Kiat Ching