FAAIZ Law advises employers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers on construction disputes and payment claims in Malaysia. The construction industry involves significant sums, tight timelines and complex contracts, and we help clients protect their position and resolve disputes without unnecessary delay or cost.
A central part of our practice is the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA), which provides a fast statutory process for recovering payment under construction contracts. We act for both claimants and respondents in adjudication, preparing payment claims, payment responses, adjudication claims and replies, and advising on the enforcement or setting aside of adjudication decisions.
Beyond adjudication, we handle a wide range of construction disputes, including claims for variations, delay and extensions of time, defective works, loss and expense, and the termination of contracts. Where appropriate, we pursue resolution through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation, depending on the contract and the client's commercial objectives.
Our Construction & CIPAA Services
- Payment claims and adjudication under CIPAA 2012
- Payment responses and adjudication defences
- Enforcement or setting aside of adjudication decisions
- Construction contract disputes, including defects and delay claims
- Drafting and reviewing construction contracts and subcontracts
- Arbitration and court proceedings for construction disputes
How We Work
1. Initial consultation
Share your contract, payment records and details of the dispute.
2. Assessment
We review your entitlement, the timelines under CIPAA and the most suitable forum for your claim.
3. Action
We prepare the payment claim or response, conduct the adjudication, and take enforcement or court action where needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CIPAA?
The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 provides a fast adjudication process to resolve payment disputes under written construction contracts.
Who can use CIPAA?
Parties to a written construction contract, including contractors, subcontractors and consultants, may refer payment disputes to adjudication, subject to the exceptions in the Act.
How does the process start?
It begins with serving a payment claim on the non-paying party. If the claim is disputed or unpaid, a notice of adjudication may then be served.
Is an adjudication decision binding?
Yes. It is binding unless set aside by the High Court, settled by agreement, or finally decided by arbitration or the court, and it may be enforced as a judgment.
If you are facing a construction dispute or a payment issue under CIPAA, our construction lawyers in Puchong, Selangor are ready to assist clients throughout Selangor and across Malaysia. Contact FAAIZ Law to discuss your matter.