CCCDR2024 Risk Mitigation in Construction Contract Preparation and Administration 2

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SPEAKERS

Anil Changaroth
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Caroline Beaumaris
Caroline Beaumaris
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Christophe Cougnaud
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David Robertson
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Dinh Anh Tuyet
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Dona Herlinda Karisfa
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Do Khoi Nguyen
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Harshal Doshi
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Joseph Lee
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Kee Meng Fai
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Kelvin Aw
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Kim Rosenberg
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Le Ba Thanh Chung
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Dr. Le Net
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Le The Hung
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Lesley Tan
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Luong Van Ly
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Luong Tri Thien
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Nguyen Bac Thuy
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Nguyen Dac Phuoc
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Nguyen Thanh Long
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Nina Tsaturova
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Pham Quoc Tuan
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Dr.Pham Van Khanh
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Phan Trong Dat
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Phan Xuan Bang
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Robert Gerrard
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Sanghoon Han
Sanghoon Han
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Shaun Pereira
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Sinyee Ong
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Tran The Nhan
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Victor Smith
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Vu Van Vinh
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SPONSORS

 

The Society of Construction Law – Vietnam (SCLVN) , cordially invite your participation to our Conference on Construction Contract and Dispute Resolutions- CCCDR 2024 (“Conference”). CCCDR is SCLVN’s annual event organized since 2020 with target audience are companies in construction industry.
With the theme “Risk Mitigation in Construction Contract Preparation and Administration”, the Conference is a forum of reputable international and Vietnamese Speakers from the Government Agencies, Employer, Contractor, Law Firms, Consultants, Insurance Firms, Forensic Expert… to share their stories on prevention and mitigation of risks for construction activities, as the Yagi Typhoon has caused severe damage to construction projects in the North of Vietnam.

Venue: Pan Pacific Hanoi, 01 Thanh Nien, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

Time: 8:30 – 17:00 Thursday 10th October 2024

Side Events:

  • Monday 7th October – Wednesday 9th October 2024:  Training Course on Construction Contracts , at Thang Long room , Legend WestLake Hotel, (1a Yen Phu, Tay Ho, Ha Noi), more information and payment here
  • Wednesday 9th October 2024, Afternoon (14:30 – 17:00):  Practice tips for successful project costs claim, organized by CNC Counsel at Song Hong conference room (3nd floor), Legend WestLake Hotel, (1a Yen Phu Street, Yen Phu Ward, Tay Ho District, Ha Noi). This is free event, registration is required in here.
  • Friday 11th October 2024, Morning (8:30am – 11:30 am): Roundtable: Contract Management for State-Funded Projects, organized by INTECO at Room 305, A2, Vietnam Women’s Institute (68 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Dong Da, Hanoi). This is free event, registration is required in here.
  • Friday 11th October 2024, Morning (08:30am – 11:45am): Risk allocation and choice of laws in construction contract: parties intent and interpretation of arbitrators, organized by CIArb VN at Room Hanoi – Haiphong, Pan Pacific Hanoi hotel. This is free event, registration is required in here.
  • Friday 11th October 2024, Morning (09:00am – 11:00am): Workshop on Practice notes for Resolving Construction disputes at Vietnam International Arbitration Centre at Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (6th Floor, VCCI Tower, no. 9 Dao Duy Anh, Dong Da Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam). This is free event, registration is required in here.
  • Friday 11th October 2024, Afternoon (11:30 – 16:30): Seminar on Essential Insurance Tips for Owners, Contractors and Designers, organized by SCLVN at Room 305, A2, Vietnam Women’s Institute (68 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Dong Da, Hanoi). This is free event, registration is required in here.
(* Side Event) Monday October 7th - Wednesday October 9th 2024 at at Thang Long room , Legend WestLake Hotel, (1a Yen Phu, Tay Ho, Ha Noi)
Training Course on Construction Contracts
(* Side Event) - Wednesday October 09th, 2024, Afternoon (14:30 - 17:00) at Song Hong conference room (3nd floor), Legend WestLake Hotel, 1a Yen Phu Street, Yen Phu Ward, Tay Ho District, Ha Noi
Practice tips for successful project costs claim (organized by CNC Counsel)
Thursday October 10th, 2024, Morning (8:00-12:00)
General Session : Pacific Ballroom 2&3 (2nd floor), Pan Pacific Hanoi hotel
08:30-09:00 Opening speeches
09:00 - 10:20 Panel P1 - Risk Mitigation in Construction Contracts: Views from Vietnam
Dr.Pham Van Khanh
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Construction Contract Risk Management - Experience from Vietnam
Luong Van Ly
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Notices, advance warnings and time bars in FIDIC Red book: Dispute-prevention factors
Nguyen Bac Thuy
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Some risks from discrepancies between the Construction law regulations and the applicable Contract Conditions
Do Khoi Nguyen
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Moderator
10:20-10:40 Tea Break
10:40 - 12:00 Panel P2 - Risk Mitigation in Construction Contracts: International Experiences (at Pacific Ballroom 2&3)
Caroline Beaumaris
Caroline Beaumaris
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The Essential Elements for Project Success: an Australian Perspective
Anil Changaroth
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ESG Issues in Risk Management of Construction Contracts Internationally
Joseph Lee
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Managing the gap between contractual terms and local practices - experience from Korea
Vu Thi Thinh
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Moderator
10:40 - 12:00 Panel P3 - Risk Mitigation in Construction Contracts: Views from Employers of Public Infrastructure projects (at Room Hoi An)
Phan Xuan Bang
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Preventing risks in construction contracts through the use of FIDIC contracts in harmony with Vietnamese construction law
Vu Van Vinh
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Employer's perspective on risk prevention in FIDIC contract management for urban railway ODA projects
Lesley Tan
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Risk management in the whole life cycle of public sector projects - the Singapore experience
Nguyen Dac Phuoc
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The laws of Vietnam in respect of construction contract and provisions of Fidic contracts - Differences and solutions for metro projects
Le Cong Minh
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Moderator
Thursday October 10th, 2024, Noon (12:00-13:30)
Lunch Break at Restaurant at 2nd floor, Pan Pacific Hanoi Hotel
Thursday October 10th, 2024, Afternoon (13:30-17:00) Pacific Ballroom - 2&3 at Pan Pacific Hanoi hotel
Section A : Risk Prevention in Drafting of Construction Contracts
13:30-15:00 Panel A1 - Type and allocation of risks in Standard Forms of Contract
Nina Tsaturova
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Effective Methods of Managing Risks in Construction Contracts
Christophe Cougnaud
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Allocation of risks in construction contracts: A practical notes
Robert Gerrard
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Allocating risk in NEC contracts
Nguyen Thanh Long
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Risk distribution in construction contract - A FIDIC perspective
Tran Nguyen Thien Trang
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Moderator
15:00-15:30 Tea Break
15:30-17:00 Panel A2 Effectively Risk Mitigation in Drafting Construction Contracts
Sinyee Ong
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How Contruction All Risks insurance can and can not mitigate construction risks
Kee Meng Fai
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From Liability to Opportunity - proactive dispute resolution
Le The Hung
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Mitigate the risks of delay during contract drafting stage
Thursday October 10th, 2024, Afternoon (13:30-17:00) Room Hai Phong- Ha Noi at Pan Pacific Hanoi hotel
Section B : Negotiation skills in contract negotiation and complaint resolution in construction projects (by VIAC)
13:30-15:00 Panel B1 - Essential Negotiation skills for Drafting Construction Contracts
Le Ba Thanh Chung
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Practical Tips for Negotiating a Construction Contract
Pham Quoc Tuan
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Panel Discussion
Dinh Anh Tuyet
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Panel Discussion
Phan Trong Dat
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Moderator
15:00-15:30 Tea Break
15:30-17:00 Panel B2 - Skills for resolving claims in construction projects
Victor Smith
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The Do’s and Don’ts in Managing and Resolving Claims in Construction Projects
Kelvin Aw
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Practical Insights on Claims Resolution in Construction – A Lawyer's Perspective
Dr. Le Net
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Moderator
Thursday October 10th, 2024, Afternoon (13:30-17:00) at Room Hoi An, Pan Pacific Hanoi hotel
Section C : Risk and Claim Management during Contract Implementation
13:30-15:00 Panel C1 : Practical Tips for Contractors on Risk Mitigation and Claim Preparation
Dona Herlinda Karisfa
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Understanding and Managing Risks of Site Possession Delays and Claims
Kim Rosenberg
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How to approach an EOT claim submission & what not to do with a prolongation claim submission
Harshal Doshi
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Best practices for preparation of EOT claims - a delay expert's perspective
Sanghoon Han
Sanghoon Han
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Revention and management strategies for unforeseen site conditions claims - from Contractor viewpoint
Tong Thi Thu Thao
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Moderator
15:00-15:30 Tea Break
15:30-17:00 Panel C2: Practical Tips for Employer/Engineer on Contract Administration and Resolving Contractor Claims
David Robertson
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Contractor claim tactics and how Employer/Engineer should respond
Luong Tri Thien
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Pre-Construction Management: Laying the Foundation for Dispute Prevention
Tran The Nhan
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Defining Construction Variation
Shaun Pereira
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Legal Duties of the Employer/Engineer and Practical Implications for Addressing Contractors Claims
Bui Truong Minh Loc
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Moderator
(* Networking Event) - Thursday October 10th, 2024, Evening (19:00 - 22:00) - 6 Degrees Restaurant (8th Floor, 189 Nghi Tam, Tay Ho District)
Gala Dinner for Speakers, Delegates, Sponsors and Paid Guests
(* Side Event) Friday October 11th , Morning (8:30-11:30) at Room 305, A2, Vietnam Women's Institute (68 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Dong Da, Hanoi)
Contract Management for State-Funded Projects (organized by INTECO)
(* Side Event) Friday October 11th , Morning (08:30-11:45) at Room Hanoi - Haiphong, Pan Pacific Hanoi hotel.
Risk allocation and choice of laws in construction contract: Parties intent and interpretation of Arbitrators (organized by CIArb VN )
(* Side Event) Friday October 11th , Morning (09:00-11:00) at Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (6th Floor, VCCI Tower, no. 9 Dao Duy Anh, Dong Da Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam)
Workshop on Practice notes for Resolving Construction disputes at Vietnam International Arbitration Centre
(* Side Event) Friday October 11th , Afternoon (13:30-16:30) at Room 305, A2, Vietnam Women's Institute (68 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Dong Da, Hanoi)
Seminar on Essential Insurance Tips for Owners, Contractors and Designers (organized by SCLVN)
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For International Guests:

  • Standard Conference Ticket : 120 USD
  • Gala Dinner Ticket : 40 USD

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Anil Changaroth

Member of Society of Construction Law (Singapore)’s Council

Anil Changaroth (FCIArb FSIArb, FPIArb) RHTLAw Asia‘s Co-Head of Environmental, Social and Governance(ESG),  Building/Construction/Projects and Logistics practices/industry groups, is an internationally accredited Mediator, Arbitrator, Adjudicator, Dispute Board, and Restorative Justice practitioner. An Advocate and Solicitor of Singapore, Solicitor of England and Wales and qualified as a Barrister (Middle Temple England), his practices in Asia Pacific primarily in Civil, Commercial, and Criminal Dispute Resolution and front end contract advisory with a focus on Infrastructure, Building and Construction industry. Also holding a Masters of Science in Construction and Dispute Resolution (King’s College London & National University of Singapore), currently working on Sustainability Strategies and Green Economy (with Singapore Management University), Anil is on the Society of Construction Law (Singapore)’s council since 2008, is currently the Law Society of Singapore’s chairpersons of its International Relations Committee and new ESG Working Group, and is the Singapore Representative of Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF).
Caroline Beaumaris

Caroline Beaumaris

Chairs the Board of the Society of Construction Law, Australia (SoCLA).

Caroline is an internationally renowned Commercial and Project Director with more than 25 years’ end to end experience across an array of projects and industries worldwide.

Caroline has a strong skill base in commercial management, contracts and claims management as well as in the provision of setting strategic procurement advice and establishing contract start up, contract drafting and negotiation, financing, contract administration and management, risk management, claims preparation, defence and resolution (including adjudication, arbitration, litigation work and expert witness support). Caroline is currently completing her Master of Construction Law at the University of Melbourne.

Caroline is a thought leader and chairs the Board of the Society of Construction Law, Australia (SoCLA).

Christophe Cougnaud

Partner at Forvis Mazars Legal Vietnam LLC

Christophe is a French attorney, and a member of the Paris Bar.

After practicing for more than 10 years in major British and French law firms in France, he has worked 5 years in Vietnam in a top ranked law firm before joining Forvis Mazars Legal as a Partner, where he develops the International Construction Project & Energy practice.

In Vietnam, he handles all aspects of contractual work on international construction projects, across a wide range of industry sectors including wastewater treatment plants and bridges and, especially, in rail transport. His main practice areas also include risks analysis and alternative dispute resolution. Over the last 5 years, Christophe has advised different stakeholders on the 3 Metro line projects in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City).

David Robertson

Partner at White & Case LLP

David Robertson is a partner in White & Case’s International Arbitration and Construction & Engineering team. He has more than 25 years’ experience advising clients on major construction, engineering, energy and infrastructure projects around the world. David has advised on major projects across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, South Asia and South East Asia, with particular experience representing clients on oil & gas and petrochemical projects, offshore engineering projects, off-shore wind farms, thermal and gas-fired power plants, desalination plants, road, rail and metro projects. His wealth of experience in disputes arising from the design, procurement and construction of major energy and infrastructure projects enables David to support clients with quick, accurate and commercially astute advice, assisting them to avoid and effectively manage disputes. David has been recognised as an arbitration specialist by Directories in London, Singapore and South Korea. David also sits as arbitrator in construction disputes.

Dinh Anh Tuyet

Founding & Managing Partner of IDVN

Ms. Dinh Anh Tuyet has over 25 years of experience in investment law, international trade, Vietnam, and Cross-border dispute resolution. Her expertise includes international trade law (trade remedies such as anti-dumping, subsidies, and safeguards), corporate and investment law, M&A, and dispute resolution, including investor-state disputes, arbitration, litigation, and mediation. Prior to founding IDVN, Ms. Tuyet worked for several international law firms in Vietnam and the United States. She is collaborating with leading global law firms and lawyers, including Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP (Curtis).

In the field of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), Ms. Tuyet is one of the very few Vietnamese lawyers with knowledge and experience in international investment disputes, including UNCITRAL and ICSID Additional Facility Rules. In the field of arbitration, she has served as both legal counsel and arbitrator in numerous cases in VIAC. In the area of international trade, Attorney Tuyet has participated in over 20 international trade dispute cases under WTO Agreements and the laws of the United States, the EU, Turkey, Australia, and Vietnam. She has represented the Vietnamese government in many investigations and trade disputes with other countries such as the United States, Australia, and the EU. In investment, corporate, and M&A law, she has over 20 years of experience advising and assisting clients on investment projects.

Dona Herlinda Karisfa

Dona Herlinda Karisfa is a Senior Manager of Contract Administrator with experience working at a state-owned construction company in Indonesia for over 17 years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Law from Indonesia and a Master of Construction Law from the University of Melbourne.

Dona obtained a Fidic Certified Trainer Certificate, Fidic Certified Contract Manager and Risk Management Professional.
Dona has served in various positions with various construction projects. She has experience preparing tender documents and executing construction projects at sites. As a Senior Manager of Contract Administration, she leads the team in reviewing and drafting contract documents, preparing claims and defence, negotiating contracts with clients, and guiding the project teams in resolving disputes during project execution.

Do Khoi Nguyen

Partner at YKVN (Singapore)

Nguyen Do is a member of YKVN’s International Arbitration team. During his 13-year tenure at YKVN, he has worked on most of YKVN’s complex and high-value international arbitrations including construction, oil & gas, project, debt restructuring, investment, professional liability, and shareholders’ disputes. These matters include arbitrations conducted under the VIAC, SIAC, ICC, and UNCITRAL rules seated in and outside of Vietnam.
Nguyen frequently writes on Vietnam-related arbitrations. His articles have been published in major arbitration publications including Kluwer Law International, Global Arbitration Review, the International Arbitration Review, and the International Comparative Legal Guide to International Arbitration. He is also the co-editor-in-chief of the Vietnamese version of the FIDIC 2017 Second Edition suite (Red, Yellow and Silver books).
Nguyen is qualified in both Vietnam and Washington State. Nguyen received his JD (2007) and MBA (2003) from Gonzaga University, Washington State, USA.

Harshal Doshi

Director at Secretariat Consulting

Harshal Doshi is a Director at Secretariat with more than 11 years of construction consulting experience. He graduated Cum Laude from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and followed it up with a Masters in Civil Engineering with a specialization in structural engineering.
Before joining Secretariat as a consulting professional, Harshal apprenticed under a reputed structural engineer in Singapore. where in addition to core engineering, he received first hand experience of commercial and contractual challenges faced when executing a construction Project.
At Secretariat, Harshal has represented sub-contractors, contractors and owners (including government agencies) and advised them on matters of programming and delay for the purposes planned schedule submissions, claim preparation and/or dispute resolution. His professional experience includes a variety of multi‐million to multi‐billion‐dollar projects in the Power, Oil & Gas Processing, Offshore Construction, Infrastructure, Commercial and Residential Development sectors located in Jordan, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, India, Maldives, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Hongkong, China and Russia.

Joseph Lee

SCL Korea Committee Member & Partner at Yoon & Yang LLC

Joseph Lee is an SCL Korea Committee Member and a Partner / Senior Foreign Attorney at Yoon & Yang. Joseph is an international construction and disputes expert who handles both non-contentious and contentious matters by providing legal advice to contractors, developers and government agencies from wide demographic regions – covering not only Korea but also those from China, Japan, Europe and Middle East. Joseph has been advising clients on various issues arising during pre-development, tender, contracting, construction and post-construction/operation phases of various infrastructure, oil & gas and energy projects. In particular, Joseph advised the Public Works Authority of Qatar (Ashghal) and drafted its entire suite of contracts and ancillary documents for procurement of 18 types of projects and services (a.k.a., 2018 Ashghal contracts), which are widely used in Qatar as its standard form contracts.

Joseph Lee is also an international construction arbitration expert, experienced in advising on and conducting dispute resolution procedures in various fora including ICC, QICCA, KCAB, ad hoc arbitrations and courts in New York, Korea and Qatar. Joseph is also a registered arbitrator at KCAB International.

Kee Meng Fai

Meng Fai is a senior partner at a boutique law firm in Kuala Lumpur, specializing in construction, energy, and infrastructure law. He has over 15 years’ experience in this specialist area, having practised both in Singapore and Malaysia. Apart from dispute resolution, his practice focuses on drafting and advising on construction contracts, offering valuable guidance on project management for a wide range of infrastructure projects. This includes urban transport, high-value commercial developments, residential property development agreements and mixed-use projects encompassing Grade A corporate office towers, residential towers, and retail space with a gross development value (GDV) of RM800 million. Meng Fai leverages his legal expertise alongside a seasoned understanding of the industry to deliver solutions for his clients.  He empowers clients through training to strengthen their in-house legal and project management capabilities. Meng Fai is a Fellow of the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), a panel arbitrator of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) and an accredited AIAC adjudicator.

Kelvin Aw

Partner at CMS

Kelvin Aw is a partner in CMS and co-heads its infrastructure and construction practice in Singapore. He brings almost three decades of court and board room experiences to champion clients’ interests in both contentious and transactional matters in the sector. Kelvin is consistently ranked as a leading individual by various legal ranking directories for his expertise in construction, projects & energy, and dispute resolution, such as Chambers Asia-Pacific: Leading Lawyers for Business, Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation. He has been described as “a very experienced construction lawyer who knows his stuff” and that “he is well-versed in contentious matters, including international arbitration”.

Kelvin is a Senior Accredited Specialist for Building and Construction recognised by the Singapore Academy of Law. He is a fellow of the Singapore and Chartered Institutes of Arbitrators, and an accredited Senior Adjudicator with the Singapore Mediation Centre. In addition, he has served on the Council of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators and has taught construction law modules at the National University of Singapore.

Kim Rosenberg

Partner in Freshfields; Committee member of the Society of Construction Law (Gulf)

Kim Rosenberg is a Partner in Freshfields’ Global Projects Disputes Group. She has over 20 years of experience in international construction arbitration, which she has supplemented by completing a Masters in Construction Law. Kim is ranked in Chambers Global UAE for Construction: Dispute Resolution and was included in the inaugural Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist Middle East 2023. From an industry perspective, Kim was chair of the committee that drafted the 2nd edition of the UK Society of Construction Law’s Delay and Disruption Protocol. She is a committee member of the Society of Construction Law (Gulf) and a Board member of the International Construction Law Association. Kim is co-editor and co-author of the Sweet & Maxwell publication Dealing with Delay and Disruption on Construction Projects. Kim also sits as an arbitrator in construction disputes. She is a qualified lawyer in England and Wales and Australia, and a foreign registered legal consultant in Dubai and Singapore.

Le Ba Thanh Chung

Managing Partner at Construction Law Vietnam Counsellors (CLVN), VIAC Listed Arbitrator

Mr. Chung Le is a highly experienced project and construction lawyer with 20 years of practicing in Vietnam and some other countries. Mr. Chung Le is qualified to practice in Vietnam, the State of New York, and before the Supreme Court of the United States. He also holds an LLM degree from Duke University School of Law and an MBA degree from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris. Since 2020, he has been pursuing the Doctor of Legal Science (SJD) degree at Duke University School of Law.

Mr. Chung has acted as a legal adviser in highly significant country-changing infrastructure and energy projects such as an USD 9 billion refinery and petrochemical project, several complex gas-to-power, LNG-to-power projects and a number of coal-fired power plants in Vietnam.

Mr. Chung has been acting as a lawyer or legal expert in high-valued and complex disputes at Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).

Dr. Le Net

Partner in charge of Singapore office LNT & Partners, VIAC’s Listed Arbitrator

Le Net is the partner in charge of Singapore office of LNT & Partners. He is also in charge of financial services, infrastructure and arbitration practice group of the firm. In 2019 and early 2020, Net has been leading in a number of signature deals and cases, including: representing PetroVietnam in working with Nghi Son Refinery, acting for a number of subway construction projects in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, representing lender in a 8-bank syndication deal from China to Vietnam, representing Vingroup in a major M&A transaction, representing major renewable energy companies in wind power and solar power projects, winning an ICC construction arbitration case for Vietnam Expressway Corporation.
Net received his LL.B from Warsaw University in 1996, an LL.M from KU Leuven in 1997 and went on to obtain a Ph.D. from London School of Economics in 2004. He co-founded LNT & Partners in 2006. He taught contracts at Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and published widely in Vietnam and abroad. He is a panel arbitrator at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) where he has chaired or co-arbitrated many leading cases, and also a panel arbitrator at Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). He is also a member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and a CEDR accredited mediator.

Le The Hung

MANAGING PARTNER OF CNC COUNSEL

Le The Hung is the Managing Partner of CNC Counsel, a boutique law firm in Vietnam that specializes in legal services across the construction, real estate, infrastructure, and energy sectors. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Society of Construction Law Vietnam (SCLVN).

With over 15 years of experience, Hung regularly advises project developers, general contractors, and consultants on the development and construction of real estate and infrastructure projects in Vietnam. He has played a key role in numerous large-scale, complex projects, including airports, highways, urban railways, and underground works. His expertise in international construction arbitration is highly valued by clients, particularly in multi-million-dollar disputes under VIAC, SIAC, and ICC Rules.

Hung is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb), a CEDR-certified mediator, and a listed mediator at the Vietnam International Commercial Mediation Center (VICMC). He is also a preferred arbitrator for Tracent and MCAC.

One of the few Vietnamese lawyers with extensive knowledge of FIDIC Contracts, Hung regularly organizes workshops and training sessions to share his insights and expertise on the practical application of FIDIC Contracts in Vietnam.

Lesley Tan

Partner at Wong Partnership LLP

Lesley TAN is a Partner in the Energy, Projects & Construction Practice of Wong Partnership LLP.

Lesley’s extensive experience in the disputes space involves advising statutory boards and acting for developers, consultants and contractors at various stages of litigation, arbitration and adjudication proceedings, involving issues such as variations, acceleration, extension of time claims and prolongation claims. She is regularly consulted on issues arising from complex infrastructure projects of critical national significance in the public sector, including for clients such as Land Transport Authority, the Changi Airport Group and SMRT Corporation Ltd. Lesley has represented clients in high-value disputes relating to tunnelling works, rail projects, airport terminals, petro-chemical plants, thermal power plants, commercial and residential developments in Singapore and the region.

Amongst other accolades by the Legal 500 and Chambers, Lesley is recognised by IFLR1000 as a highly regarded practitioner in the practice area of Project Development and the Transport sector.

Luong Van Ly

Senior Adviser at Global Vietnam Lawyers, VIAC Listed Arbitrator

From 1977 to 1979, Mr Luong Van Ly worked for the International Law Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ha Noi. From 1979 to 1992, he was a consular officer and then became Press Chief Officer at the Ho Chi Minh City Foreign Affairs Office from 1992 to 1994. From 1994 to 2001, he was Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office in Ho Chi Minh City, the local branch office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 1992 to 1995, Mr.  Ly taught International Public Law at the School of Law, the Natural and Social Sciences University of Ho Chi Minh City. Over these 03 years he helped train several classes of talented barristers now practicing all over the country and several classes of government officials who are today putting their solid legal knowledge at the service of their daily work. From 2001 to 2007, Mr. Ly was Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Planning and Investment, in charge of foreign investment and ODA Projects. In these capacities he became well known and highly appreciated by foreign investors in Viet Nam and colleagues as an active and effective promoter of the city. Mr. Luong Van Ly contributed a great deal to the creation of VLT Lawyers. In July 2016, VLT Lawyers merged with Phuoc & Partners.  

Since July 04th, 2019, Mr. Ly, an ACIArb, is an accredited arbitrator to the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC). In such capacities, he has been appointed member of several VIAC arbitral tribunals specially in disputes involving foreign parties. Since September 2019 he is the Senior Adviser in GV Lawyers, assisting Partners in consulting in education, health care, construction, commerce and investment. 

Luong Tri Thien

Project Director, Turner International Vietnam

Thien Luong T. is a highly experienced Project Director with over 20 years in the construction industry. He has successfully led numerous large-scale projects that demand high-end aesthetics and complex technical requirements, meeting the most stringent international standards. With his excellent management skills, He ensures these projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

His expertise covers every phase of project management, from preconstruction to execution and closeout. Thien excels in strategic planning, risk management, and technical problem-solving, driving complex projects to completion even in fast-track environments. A strong advocate for innovation, he utilizes technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Thien is proficient at building and leading high-performing teams. He promotes a culture of continuous improvement by focusing on training, coaching, and mentoring to enhance team capabilities. His collaborative nature and strong communication skills play a vital role in managing diverse project teams and stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned and working toward a common goal for project success

Nguyen Bac Thuy

Head of Economics of Investment and Construction Contracts – Department of Construction Economics – Ministry of Construction Vietnam

Head of Economics of Investment and Construction Contracts – Department of Construction Economics – Ministry of Construction

Nguyen Bac Thuy is an expert for a number of large investment projects in Vietnam. One of it is the Dung Quat oil refinery expansion at Long Son. He negotiated EPC contracts for Dung Quat oil refinery. He has participated in compiling many Laws, Decrees and Circulars on construction investment, bidding, public investment, construction contracts, construction investment cost management, etc.
Mr. Thuy is an appraiser at many major cases he also appeared as a lecturer in many training courses for ministries, branches, localities, the State Audit, and enterprises on management of construction investment costs and construction contracts. He is an expert at several international arbitration cases (SIAC, ICC) and also a Mediator in a number of construction disputes.
Mr. Thuy holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a Master in Construction Management from the University of Civil Engineering, Vietnam.

Nguyen Dac Phuoc

Head of Project Implementation Management Dept 3, Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB)

Nguyen Dac Phuoc graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Transport and Communications and a Master’s degree in Engineering from Nagoya University, Japan. He has 18 years of experience in contract management and project management for railway and urban railway projects utilizing ODA funding through donors such as JICA, WB, AFD, among others. Phuoc has also been directly involved in drafting the revised Capital Law and the overall investment proposal for the construction of the urban railway system in the capital, which includes mechanisms, policies, and detailed regulations guiding the reform of planning procedures, investment preparation, project implementation, and the management and operation of urban railway projects under the Transit-oriented Development (TOD) model, in preparation for future urban railway projects in Hanoi. Phuoc is currently managing and organizing the implementation of the metro line projects: Line 3 (Hanoi Station – Hoang Mai), Line 2A (Ha Dong – Xuan Mai), and Line 1 (Yen Vien – Ngoc Hoi).

Nguyen Thanh Long

FIDIC Certified Trainer / Contract Manager

Based on a strong background of construction-oriented professional achievements and over 20 years of experience in the local market in Vietnam, Long Nguyen is now a construction tender and contract expert and involves in day-to-day management of co-founded VinaQS Company Limited after jointly developing it to a USD-million-revenue QS consultant in Vietnam.

His expertise is mainly cost planning, procurement analysis, contract advisory, dispute prevention and mediation as well as providing comprehensive and thorough data on Vietnam market.

FIDIC Certified Trainer Certificate

Nina Tsaturova

Construction Lawyer | FIDIC President’s List Adjudicator | FIDIC Certified Trainer

Nina Tsaturova, Head of Legal and Director at Intelligent Solutions LLC in Tbilisi, Georgia, is a distinguished member of the FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators, specializing in construction law and dispute resolution. With over a decade of experience, she adeptly manages construction disputes, particularly FIDIC contracts, offering guidance on contract drafting, negotiation, and various dispute resolution methods. Nina has successfully handled diverse local and international projects, spanning infrastructure, residential, and commercial developments. Additionally, she actively contributes to the construction community as a Founding Member of the Georgian Association of Consulting Engineers and serves as the DRBF Country Representative in Georgia. As a FIDIC Certified Trainer and Head of Contract Principles at the FIDIC Academy, Nina’s commitment to excellence earned her the prestigious Merit Award for FIDIC Contracts Trainer of the Year in 2023, highlighting her leadership and dedication to advancing industry standards and professional development.

FIDIC Certified Trainer Certificate

Merit Award for FIDIC Trainer of the Year 2023

Pham Quoc Tuan

Managing Partner

Mr. Pham Quoc Tuan has been known as the Founder and Managing Partner of DIMAC LAW FIRM (”DIMAC”) since 2015. He completed the Program on Negotiation of Harvard Law School, currently holds a Master of Laws (LLM) Degree in International Commercial Dispute Resolution, United Kingdom, since 2011.  In 2017, he successfully completed the training course for Commercial Mediation by the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution, United Kingdom (CEDR). Mr. Pham Quoc Tuan is currently a qualified lawyer of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, an arbitrator of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), and the Chairman of the Vietnam Business Lawyers Club (VBLC) for the term of 2020-2021.

Mr. Pham Quoc Tuan has advised and worked with many foreign and Vietnamese corporations such as the Park Hyatt Hotel, Da Nang International Airport, the Metro Project, the Sun Avenue Project, Bitexco, Son Kim Land, Gamuda Land, Coteccons, Ricons, COFICO, and Tan Thuan.

 

The Asia Pacific Legal 500, Asialaw Profile and Benchmark Litigation have honoured him as one of the leading lawyers in Vietnam. For 03 consecutive years since 2022, Mr. Pham Quoc Tuan has been listed as a Litigation Star in Disputes Resolution by Benchmark Litigation.

Dr.Pham Van Khanh

Head of the Economics Department of Vietnam Federation of Civil Engineering Associations and Honorary Vice Chairman of SCLVN

Dr.Pham Van Khanh holds a degree in Geological Engineering from Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, a Master’s in Business Administration, and a Ph.D. in Economics from the National Economics University. He has held leadership positions in various departments under the Ministry of Construction such as: Deputy Director of the Institute of Construction Economics, Director of the Department of Construction Economics, Director of the Agency of Construction Economics. During his tenure at the Ministry of Construction, he has been involved in resolving numerous complaints and disputes regarding construction progress in his capacity as a state regulatory authority.

He is  currently serves as the head of the Economics Department of Vietnam Federation of Civil Engineering Associations and Honorary Vice Chairman of SCLVN.

Phan Trong Dat

Acting Director of Vietnam Mediation Centre (VMC), a division of VIAC

Mr. Phan Trong Dat has nearly fifteen years of practical experience in the field of commercial arbitration and commercial mediation and currently holds the position of Acting Director of the Vietnam Mediation Centre, a division of VIAC. He has been working with hundreds of arbitral tribunals at VIAC and continues to hone his practical knowledge of commercial arbitration and commercial mediation. Mr. Dat holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, and a master’s degree in project management from the University of Nantes, France.

Mr. Dat is the Co-manager of the project “Enhancing the Use of Arbitration in Vietnam” for the period 2005 – 2010, a project that has made significant contributions to the current development of arbitration in Vietnam. He has worked closely with hundreds of arbitration councils at VIAC and continues to deepen his practical knowledge of commercial arbitration and mediation.

Mr. Dat is also a highly qualified academic and regularly delivers presentations and lectures (as visiting lecturer). He actively participates as a guest lecturer on topics related to arbitration procedures and dispute resolution skills at conferences and training courses conducted by law universities, Vietnam Bar Association, American Chamber of Commerce, Vietnam Banker Association, VCCI, etc.

Phan Xuan Bang

Director of the Evaluation Department at the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC)

Mr. Phan Xuan Bang is currently the Director of the Evaluation Department at the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC), one of the leading enterprises in the investment, development, and operation of expressways in Vietnam.
With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Bang has made significant achievements in bridge and road design consulting and managing ODA-funded projects. He has held key roles in large and complex expressway projects such as the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway, the Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway, the Cau Gie – Ninh Binh Expressway, and the Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway. His work includes accurate assessments of bridge and highway designs, technical evaluations of construction investment projects, construction cost estimates, and other important tasks.
In addition, Mr. Bang has extensive experience in resolving construction disputes at international arbitration centers, particularly as a team leader in economic contract disputes between parties at the ICC and SIAC.
Mr. Bang also holds various professional certificates demonstrating his expertise and experience, such as the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project Development Certificate from the Japan Institute for PPP Policy, the International Project Management Certificate from the World Bank, and the Traffic Engineering Consulting Certificate.

Robert Gerrard

NEC consultant and Secretary, NEC Users’ Group

Robert specialises in NEC contracts, both setting these up and successfully managing them. He has over 30 years’ experience in contract management and carries out training around the world.
He is an examiner for the Institution of Civil Engineers Certificate in Law and Contract Management course and has also held the position of NEC Users’ Group Secretary from 2006 to date. Robert was an NEC4 Contract Drafter and part of the NEC3 contracts working group.
Robert’s publications include NEC3 and NEC4 Compared (2017), NEC2 and NEC3 Compared (2005), joint author in NEC4 Avoiding and Resolving Disputes (2019), NEC4 Practical Solutions (2017) and NEC3 Practical Solutions (2015).

Sanghoon Han

Sanghoon Han

Head of Lee&Ko’s International Arbitration team

Sanghoon Han is the head of Lee&Ko’s International Arbitration team and has represented both Korean and foreign clients in arbitration proceedings conducted under a number of leading international arbitration rules. Mr. Han also made a name for himself in the Korean international arbitration community as an investor-state dispute specialist. He has represented investors in two cases and also served as a counsel for Korea in three investor-state cases. 

Mr. Han serves on the panel of arbitrators at KCAB, AIAC, Thai Arbitration Institute and Mumbai International Arbitration Centre and has acted as an arbitrator in international arbitration cases under the rules of KCAB. Mr Han is a Fellow of the Charted Institute of Arbitrators. 

Shaun Pereira

Counsel in the Singapore office of Three Crowns

Shaun Pereira, counsel in the Singapore office of Three Crowns, has advised and represented States, State-owned entities and multinational corporations in disputes subject to arbitration under the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, and AAA-ICDR rules in proceedings across the energy, construction, and financial services sectors.

Shaun is recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, in which clients describe him as having “a brilliant mind capable of grasping complex new concepts”, of being skilled at “grasping the technical fine points”, and as being “well versed in the complexities of construction disputes”. He teaches as Adjunct Faculty at the Singapore Management University and has published on international arbitration in leading journals, including the Journal of International Arbitration, the Lloyd’s Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly, and the Civil Justice Quarterly.

Shaun previously served in a judicial capacity as a magistrate and assistant registrar in the High Court of Singapore and the Singapore International Commercial Court. Before that, he clerked for the Chief Justice and Justices of the Supreme Court of Singapore.

Sinyee Ong

International Disputes Lawyer – Chua & Partnes

Sinyee specializes in international arbitration and dispute resolution in the Asia Pacific region.

She focuses on disputes related to construction and controversial insurance issues. In the construction sector, she has advised contractors on claims related to delays, time extensions, payments, and fluctuations, as well as claims related to COVID. In the insurance sector, she advises contracting parties and insured parties (including owners and contractors) on property damage compensation and business interruption claims for insurance companies.

Sinyee has advised on FIDIC contract arbitration. She has also advised her clients on arbitration proceedings according to various arbitration rules. These include ACICA, AIAC, BANI, ICC, PDRCI, QICCA, SHIAC, SIAC, and UNCITRAL rules, and on special arbitration procedures. Additionally, she provides advice on domestic and international litigation procedures.

 

Tran The Nhan

Senior Quantity Surveyor, DLS Consultant

Nhan qualified as a Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 1997, and Master of Sciences of Structural Engineering in 2006. Nhan is a chartered quantity surveyor (MRICS).

His project expertise includes commercial management of construction, contract practices, claim and claim defence, procurement and tendering, project financial control and reporting, quantification and costing of construction works, contract administration, conflict avoidance, management and dispute resolution, project management. His market sector experience includes infrastructure, residential, educations, offices, hospitals, industrial, power and energy projects.

Victor Smith

Independent Arbitrator, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)

Victor is recognized as one of the leading arbitration practitioners in Thailand. He graduated from Kingston Polytechnic with a BSc in Quantity Surveying and from Northumbria University with an LLM in International Commercial Law (Distinction). He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Arbitration from the Reading College of Estate Management and a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
He has worked in the construction industry in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Asia. He regularly sits as an arbitrator in both international and domestic arbitrations.
He has particular experience in construction disputes but has also dealt with international trade disputes, shipping disputes, aviation disputes, joint venture disputes and a variety of general commercial disputes. He has accepted 65 appointments to act as an arbitrator and 36 appointments as party representative in arbitration cases. He has been directly appointed as an arbitrator by the ICC, SIAC, AIAC, TAI, VIAC, CIArb and the Thai Courts. He has conducted arbitrations as Presiding Arbitrator, Sole Arbitrator and Co-Arbitrator. He has conducted arbitrations under ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, TAI, VIAC and UNCITRAL arbitration rules. He has conducted arbitrations under English, Indian, Malaysian, Nepalese, Singaporean, Thai and Vietnamese Law.

Vu Van Vinh

Director of the  Project Management Board  for Metro Line 2(Ben Thanh – Tham Luong) – Management Authority for Urban Railways Hochiminh City (MAUR)

Mr. Vu Van Vinh received his Civil Engineer degree on Railway Construction and a Master in transportation construction from the University of Transport. He has 16 years of experience in appraisal and management of ODA-funded projects, and has gone through short training courses on urban railway project management and railway technical management abroad. He has held the position of Director of the  Project Management Board  for Metro Line 2(Ben Thanh – Tham Luong) from 2021 to present.

Dr.Pham Van Khanh

Head of the Economics Department of Vietnam Federation of Civil Engineering Associations and Honorary Vice Chairman of SCLVN

Dr.Pham Van Khanh holds a degree in Geological Engineering from Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, a Master’s in Business Administration, and a Ph.D. in Economics from the National Economics University. He has held leadership positions in various departments under the Ministry of Construction such as: Deputy Director of the Institute of Construction Economics, Director of the Department of Construction Economics, Director of the Agency of Construction Economics. During his tenure at the Ministry of Construction, he has been involved in resolving numerous complaints and disputes regarding construction progress in his capacity as a state regulatory authority.

He is  currently serves as the head of the Economics Department of Vietnam Federation of Civil Engineering Associations and Honorary Vice Chairman of SCLVN.

Luong Van Ly

Senior Adviser at Global Vietnam Lawyers, VIAC Listed Arbitrator

From 1977 to 1979, Mr Luong Van Ly worked for the International Law Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ha Noi. From 1979 to 1992, he was a consular officer and then became Press Chief Officer at the Ho Chi Minh City Foreign Affairs Office from 1992 to 1994. From 1994 to 2001, he was Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Office in Ho Chi Minh City, the local branch office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 1992 to 1995, Mr.  Ly taught International Public Law at the School of Law, the Natural and Social Sciences University of Ho Chi Minh City. Over these 03 years he helped train several classes of talented barristers now practicing all over the country and several classes of government officials who are today putting their solid legal knowledge at the service of their daily work. From 2001 to 2007, Mr. Ly was Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Planning and Investment, in charge of foreign investment and ODA Projects. In these capacities he became well known and highly appreciated by foreign investors in Viet Nam and colleagues as an active and effective promoter of the city. Mr. Luong Van Ly contributed a great deal to the creation of VLT Lawyers. In July 2016, VLT Lawyers merged with Phuoc & Partners.  

Since July 04th, 2019, Mr. Ly, an ACIArb, is an accredited arbitrator to the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC). In such capacities, he has been appointed member of several VIAC arbitral tribunals specially in disputes involving foreign parties. Since September 2019 he is the Senior Adviser in GV Lawyers, assisting Partners in consulting in education, health care, construction, commerce and investment. 

Nguyen Bac Thuy

Head of Economics of Investment and Construction Contracts – Department of Construction Economics – Ministry of Construction Vietnam

Head of Economics of Investment and Construction Contracts – Department of Construction Economics – Ministry of Construction

Nguyen Bac Thuy is an expert for a number of large investment projects in Vietnam. One of it is the Dung Quat oil refinery expansion at Long Son. He negotiated EPC contracts for Dung Quat oil refinery. He has participated in compiling many Laws, Decrees and Circulars on construction investment, bidding, public investment, construction contracts, construction investment cost management, etc.
Mr. Thuy is an appraiser at many major cases he also appeared as a lecturer in many training courses for ministries, branches, localities, the State Audit, and enterprises on management of construction investment costs and construction contracts. He is an expert at several international arbitration cases (SIAC, ICC) and also a Mediator in a number of construction disputes.
Mr. Thuy holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a Master in Construction Management from the University of Civil Engineering, Vietnam.

Do Khoi Nguyen

Partner at YKVN (Singapore)

Nguyen Do is a member of YKVN’s International Arbitration team. During his 13-year tenure at YKVN, he has worked on most of YKVN’s complex and high-value international arbitrations including construction, oil & gas, project, debt restructuring, investment, professional liability, and shareholders’ disputes. These matters include arbitrations conducted under the VIAC, SIAC, ICC, and UNCITRAL rules seated in and outside of Vietnam.
Nguyen frequently writes on Vietnam-related arbitrations. His articles have been published in major arbitration publications including Kluwer Law International, Global Arbitration Review, the International Arbitration Review, and the International Comparative Legal Guide to International Arbitration. He is also the co-editor-in-chief of the Vietnamese version of the FIDIC 2017 Second Edition suite (Red, Yellow and Silver books).
Nguyen is qualified in both Vietnam and Washington State. Nguyen received his JD (2007) and MBA (2003) from Gonzaga University, Washington State, USA.

Caroline Beaumaris

Caroline Beaumaris

Chairs the Board of the Society of Construction Law, Australia (SoCLA).

Caroline is an internationally renowned Commercial and Project Director with more than 25 years’ end to end experience across an array of projects and industries worldwide.

Caroline has a strong skill base in commercial management, contracts and claims management as well as in the provision of setting strategic procurement advice and establishing contract start up, contract drafting and negotiation, financing, contract administration and management, risk management, claims preparation, defence and resolution (including adjudication, arbitration, litigation work and expert witness support). Caroline is currently completing her Master of Construction Law at the University of Melbourne.

Caroline is a thought leader and chairs the Board of the Society of Construction Law, Australia (SoCLA).

Anil Changaroth

Member of Society of Construction Law (Singapore)’s Council

Anil Changaroth (FCIArb FSIArb, FPIArb) RHTLAw Asia‘s Co-Head of Environmental, Social and Governance(ESG),  Building/Construction/Projects and Logistics practices/industry groups, is an internationally accredited Mediator, Arbitrator, Adjudicator, Dispute Board, and Restorative Justice practitioner. An Advocate and Solicitor of Singapore, Solicitor of England and Wales and qualified as a Barrister (Middle Temple England), his practices in Asia Pacific primarily in Civil, Commercial, and Criminal Dispute Resolution and front end contract advisory with a focus on Infrastructure, Building and Construction industry. Also holding a Masters of Science in Construction and Dispute Resolution (King’s College London & National University of Singapore), currently working on Sustainability Strategies and Green Economy (with Singapore Management University), Anil is on the Society of Construction Law (Singapore)’s council since 2008, is currently the Law Society of Singapore’s chairpersons of its International Relations Committee and new ESG Working Group, and is the Singapore Representative of Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF).

Joseph Lee

SCL Korea Committee Member & Partner at Yoon & Yang LLC

Joseph Lee is an SCL Korea Committee Member and a Partner / Senior Foreign Attorney at Yoon & Yang. Joseph is an international construction and disputes expert who handles both non-contentious and contentious matters by providing legal advice to contractors, developers and government agencies from wide demographic regions – covering not only Korea but also those from China, Japan, Europe and Middle East. Joseph has been advising clients on various issues arising during pre-development, tender, contracting, construction and post-construction/operation phases of various infrastructure, oil & gas and energy projects. In particular, Joseph advised the Public Works Authority of Qatar (Ashghal) and drafted its entire suite of contracts and ancillary documents for procurement of 18 types of projects and services (a.k.a., 2018 Ashghal contracts), which are widely used in Qatar as its standard form contracts.

Joseph Lee is also an international construction arbitration expert, experienced in advising on and conducting dispute resolution procedures in various fora including ICC, QICCA, KCAB, ad hoc arbitrations and courts in New York, Korea and Qatar. Joseph is also a registered arbitrator at KCAB International.

Vu Thi Thinh

Senior Associate

Thinh Vu stands as a prominent associate at LNT & Partners, based in our Hanoi and Singapore offices, she has amassed over six years of experience in the field of infrastructure projects and dispute resolution. Her remarkable career at LNT has been marked by her involvement in several high-profile projects, solidifying her reputation as a trusted legal advisor in the industry.

As one of key members of our counsel team, Ms. Thinh has played a pivotal role in providing expert contract advice on transformative projects. Notably, she has been instrumental in advising on the development of new metro lines in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. She has also been in advising on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts in the energy sector. Her meticulous attention to detail and profound understanding of complex contractual arrangements have ensured that these projects progress smoothly and efficiently, minimizing potential legal risks and contributing to their overall success.

Phan Xuan Bang

Director of the Evaluation Department at the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC)

Mr. Phan Xuan Bang is currently the Director of the Evaluation Department at the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC), one of the leading enterprises in the investment, development, and operation of expressways in Vietnam.
With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Bang has made significant achievements in bridge and road design consulting and managing ODA-funded projects. He has held key roles in large and complex expressway projects such as the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway, the Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway, the Cau Gie – Ninh Binh Expressway, and the Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway. His work includes accurate assessments of bridge and highway designs, technical evaluations of construction investment projects, construction cost estimates, and other important tasks.
In addition, Mr. Bang has extensive experience in resolving construction disputes at international arbitration centers, particularly as a team leader in economic contract disputes between parties at the ICC and SIAC.
Mr. Bang also holds various professional certificates demonstrating his expertise and experience, such as the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project Development Certificate from the Japan Institute for PPP Policy, the International Project Management Certificate from the World Bank, and the Traffic Engineering Consulting Certificate.

Vu Van Vinh

Director of the  Project Management Board  for Metro Line 2(Ben Thanh – Tham Luong) – Management Authority for Urban Railways Hochiminh City (MAUR)

Mr. Vu Van Vinh received his Civil Engineer degree on Railway Construction and a Master in transportation construction from the University of Transport. He has 16 years of experience in appraisal and management of ODA-funded projects, and has gone through short training courses on urban railway project management and railway technical management abroad. He has held the position of Director of the  Project Management Board  for Metro Line 2(Ben Thanh – Tham Luong) from 2021 to present.

Lesley Tan

Partner at Wong Partnership LLP

Lesley TAN is a Partner in the Energy, Projects & Construction Practice of Wong Partnership LLP.

Lesley’s extensive experience in the disputes space involves advising statutory boards and acting for developers, consultants and contractors at various stages of litigation, arbitration and adjudication proceedings, involving issues such as variations, acceleration, extension of time claims and prolongation claims. She is regularly consulted on issues arising from complex infrastructure projects of critical national significance in the public sector, including for clients such as Land Transport Authority, the Changi Airport Group and SMRT Corporation Ltd. Lesley has represented clients in high-value disputes relating to tunnelling works, rail projects, airport terminals, petro-chemical plants, thermal power plants, commercial and residential developments in Singapore and the region.

Amongst other accolades by the Legal 500 and Chambers, Lesley is recognised by IFLR1000 as a highly regarded practitioner in the practice area of Project Development and the Transport sector.

Nguyen Dac Phuoc

Head of Project Implementation Management Dept 3, Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB)

Nguyen Dac Phuoc graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Transport and Communications and a Master’s degree in Engineering from Nagoya University, Japan. He has 18 years of experience in contract management and project management for railway and urban railway projects utilizing ODA funding through donors such as JICA, WB, AFD, among others. Phuoc has also been directly involved in drafting the revised Capital Law and the overall investment proposal for the construction of the urban railway system in the capital, which includes mechanisms, policies, and detailed regulations guiding the reform of planning procedures, investment preparation, project implementation, and the management and operation of urban railway projects under the Transit-oriented Development (TOD) model, in preparation for future urban railway projects in Hanoi. Phuoc is currently managing and organizing the implementation of the metro line projects: Line 3 (Hanoi Station – Hoang Mai), Line 2A (Ha Dong – Xuan Mai), and Line 1 (Yen Vien – Ngoc Hoi).

Le Cong Minh

Delay & Disruption Expert

Le Cong Minh is an expert in the field of delay analysis with many years of experience in handling disputes at International Arbitration Centers. In Vietnam, Mr. Minh has been appointed as an Expert Witness in a number of disputes related to compensation claims of up to 100 million USD due to the slow progress of important infrastructure projects. He was also involved in analyzing the delay in resolving a dispute of nearly 1 billion USD related to the construction of a large petrochemical complex in the North Central region.

Nina Tsaturova

Construction Lawyer | FIDIC President’s List Adjudicator | FIDIC Certified Trainer

Nina Tsaturova, Head of Legal and Director at Intelligent Solutions LLC in Tbilisi, Georgia, is a distinguished member of the FIDIC President’s List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators, specializing in construction law and dispute resolution. With over a decade of experience, she adeptly manages construction disputes, particularly FIDIC contracts, offering guidance on contract drafting, negotiation, and various dispute resolution methods. Nina has successfully handled diverse local and international projects, spanning infrastructure, residential, and commercial developments. Additionally, she actively contributes to the construction community as a Founding Member of the Georgian Association of Consulting Engineers and serves as the DRBF Country Representative in Georgia. As a FIDIC Certified Trainer and Head of Contract Principles at the FIDIC Academy, Nina’s commitment to excellence earned her the prestigious Merit Award for FIDIC Contracts Trainer of the Year in 2023, highlighting her leadership and dedication to advancing industry standards and professional development.

FIDIC Certified Trainer Certificate

Merit Award for FIDIC Trainer of the Year 2023

Christophe Cougnaud

Partner at Forvis Mazars Legal Vietnam LLC

Christophe is a French attorney, and a member of the Paris Bar.

After practicing for more than 10 years in major British and French law firms in France, he has worked 5 years in Vietnam in a top ranked law firm before joining Forvis Mazars Legal as a Partner, where he develops the International Construction Project & Energy practice.

In Vietnam, he handles all aspects of contractual work on international construction projects, across a wide range of industry sectors including wastewater treatment plants and bridges and, especially, in rail transport. His main practice areas also include risks analysis and alternative dispute resolution. Over the last 5 years, Christophe has advised different stakeholders on the 3 Metro line projects in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City).

Robert Gerrard

NEC consultant and Secretary, NEC Users’ Group

Robert specialises in NEC contracts, both setting these up and successfully managing them. He has over 30 years’ experience in contract management and carries out training around the world.
He is an examiner for the Institution of Civil Engineers Certificate in Law and Contract Management course and has also held the position of NEC Users’ Group Secretary from 2006 to date. Robert was an NEC4 Contract Drafter and part of the NEC3 contracts working group.
Robert’s publications include NEC3 and NEC4 Compared (2017), NEC2 and NEC3 Compared (2005), joint author in NEC4 Avoiding and Resolving Disputes (2019), NEC4 Practical Solutions (2017) and NEC3 Practical Solutions (2015).

Nguyen Thanh Long

FIDIC Certified Trainer / Contract Manager

Based on a strong background of construction-oriented professional achievements and over 20 years of experience in the local market in Vietnam, Long Nguyen is now a construction tender and contract expert and involves in day-to-day management of co-founded VinaQS Company Limited after jointly developing it to a USD-million-revenue QS consultant in Vietnam.

His expertise is mainly cost planning, procurement analysis, contract advisory, dispute prevention and mediation as well as providing comprehensive and thorough data on Vietnam market.

FIDIC Certified Trainer Certificate

Tran Nguyen Thien Trang

Manager at Secretariat

Trang is a Manager at Secretariat, based in Singapore. Secretariat is a leading independent expert services and consulting firm, providing services in construction delay analysis, quantum analysis, forensic investigation, economic damages and government contracts.
Trang specializes in construction disputes with a focus on delay analysis. She has several years of experiences covering high-profile projects across various industries ranging from infrastructure, energy to process plants and residential projects. She has worked on international disputes on projects located in United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam.
Her responsibilities include evaluation of claims, review of planned programmes and as-built data, performing critical path analysis, identification of causes of delay, and assisting testifying programming experts in formal dispute resolution proceedings.
Trang holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree from the National University of Singapore, and an LLM in Construction Law and Arbitration at Robert Gordon University. Trang is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) in Singapore.

Sinyee Ong

International Disputes Lawyer – Chua & Partnes

Sinyee specializes in international arbitration and dispute resolution in the Asia Pacific region.

She focuses on disputes related to construction and controversial insurance issues. In the construction sector, she has advised contractors on claims related to delays, time extensions, payments, and fluctuations, as well as claims related to COVID. In the insurance sector, she advises contracting parties and insured parties (including owners and contractors) on property damage compensation and business interruption claims for insurance companies.

Sinyee has advised on FIDIC contract arbitration. She has also advised her clients on arbitration proceedings according to various arbitration rules. These include ACICA, AIAC, BANI, ICC, PDRCI, QICCA, SHIAC, SIAC, and UNCITRAL rules, and on special arbitration procedures. Additionally, she provides advice on domestic and international litigation procedures.

 

Kee Meng Fai

Meng Fai is a senior partner at a boutique law firm in Kuala Lumpur, specializing in construction, energy, and infrastructure law. He has over 15 years’ experience in this specialist area, having practised both in Singapore and Malaysia. Apart from dispute resolution, his practice focuses on drafting and advising on construction contracts, offering valuable guidance on project management for a wide range of infrastructure projects. This includes urban transport, high-value commercial developments, residential property development agreements and mixed-use projects encompassing Grade A corporate office towers, residential towers, and retail space with a gross development value (GDV) of RM800 million. Meng Fai leverages his legal expertise alongside a seasoned understanding of the industry to deliver solutions for his clients.  He empowers clients through training to strengthen their in-house legal and project management capabilities. Meng Fai is a Fellow of the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), a panel arbitrator of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) and an accredited AIAC adjudicator.

Le The Hung

MANAGING PARTNER OF CNC COUNSEL

Le The Hung is the Managing Partner of CNC Counsel, a boutique law firm in Vietnam that specializes in legal services across the construction, real estate, infrastructure, and energy sectors. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Society of Construction Law Vietnam (SCLVN).

With over 15 years of experience, Hung regularly advises project developers, general contractors, and consultants on the development and construction of real estate and infrastructure projects in Vietnam. He has played a key role in numerous large-scale, complex projects, including airports, highways, urban railways, and underground works. His expertise in international construction arbitration is highly valued by clients, particularly in multi-million-dollar disputes under VIAC, SIAC, and ICC Rules.

Hung is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb), a CEDR-certified mediator, and a listed mediator at the Vietnam International Commercial Mediation Center (VICMC). He is also a preferred arbitrator for Tracent and MCAC.

One of the few Vietnamese lawyers with extensive knowledge of FIDIC Contracts, Hung regularly organizes workshops and training sessions to share his insights and expertise on the practical application of FIDIC Contracts in Vietnam.

Le Ba Thanh Chung

Managing Partner at Construction Law Vietnam Counsellors (CLVN), VIAC Listed Arbitrator

Mr. Chung Le is a highly experienced project and construction lawyer with 20 years of practicing in Vietnam and some other countries. Mr. Chung Le is qualified to practice in Vietnam, the State of New York, and before the Supreme Court of the United States. He also holds an LLM degree from Duke University School of Law and an MBA degree from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris. Since 2020, he has been pursuing the Doctor of Legal Science (SJD) degree at Duke University School of Law.

Mr. Chung has acted as a legal adviser in highly significant country-changing infrastructure and energy projects such as an USD 9 billion refinery and petrochemical project, several complex gas-to-power, LNG-to-power projects and a number of coal-fired power plants in Vietnam.

Mr. Chung has been acting as a lawyer or legal expert in high-valued and complex disputes at Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).

Pham Quoc Tuan

Managing Partner

Mr. Pham Quoc Tuan has been known as the Founder and Managing Partner of DIMAC LAW FIRM (”DIMAC”) since 2015. He completed the Program on Negotiation of Harvard Law School, currently holds a Master of Laws (LLM) Degree in International Commercial Dispute Resolution, United Kingdom, since 2011.  In 2017, he successfully completed the training course for Commercial Mediation by the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution, United Kingdom (CEDR). Mr. Pham Quoc Tuan is currently a qualified lawyer of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, an arbitrator of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), and the Chairman of the Vietnam Business Lawyers Club (VBLC) for the term of 2020-2021.

Mr. Pham Quoc Tuan has advised and worked with many foreign and Vietnamese corporations such as the Park Hyatt Hotel, Da Nang International Airport, the Metro Project, the Sun Avenue Project, Bitexco, Son Kim Land, Gamuda Land, Coteccons, Ricons, COFICO, and Tan Thuan.

 

The Asia Pacific Legal 500, Asialaw Profile and Benchmark Litigation have honoured him as one of the leading lawyers in Vietnam. For 03 consecutive years since 2022, Mr. Pham Quoc Tuan has been listed as a Litigation Star in Disputes Resolution by Benchmark Litigation.

Dinh Anh Tuyet

Founding & Managing Partner of IDVN

Ms. Dinh Anh Tuyet has over 25 years of experience in investment law, international trade, Vietnam, and Cross-border dispute resolution. Her expertise includes international trade law (trade remedies such as anti-dumping, subsidies, and safeguards), corporate and investment law, M&A, and dispute resolution, including investor-state disputes, arbitration, litigation, and mediation. Prior to founding IDVN, Ms. Tuyet worked for several international law firms in Vietnam and the United States. She is collaborating with leading global law firms and lawyers, including Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP (Curtis).

In the field of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), Ms. Tuyet is one of the very few Vietnamese lawyers with knowledge and experience in international investment disputes, including UNCITRAL and ICSID Additional Facility Rules. In the field of arbitration, she has served as both legal counsel and arbitrator in numerous cases in VIAC. In the area of international trade, Attorney Tuyet has participated in over 20 international trade dispute cases under WTO Agreements and the laws of the United States, the EU, Turkey, Australia, and Vietnam. She has represented the Vietnamese government in many investigations and trade disputes with other countries such as the United States, Australia, and the EU. In investment, corporate, and M&A law, she has over 20 years of experience advising and assisting clients on investment projects.

Phan Trong Dat

Acting Director of Vietnam Mediation Centre (VMC), a division of VIAC

Mr. Phan Trong Dat has nearly fifteen years of practical experience in the field of commercial arbitration and commercial mediation and currently holds the position of Acting Director of the Vietnam Mediation Centre, a division of VIAC. He has been working with hundreds of arbitral tribunals at VIAC and continues to hone his practical knowledge of commercial arbitration and commercial mediation. Mr. Dat holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, and a master’s degree in project management from the University of Nantes, France.

Mr. Dat is the Co-manager of the project “Enhancing the Use of Arbitration in Vietnam” for the period 2005 – 2010, a project that has made significant contributions to the current development of arbitration in Vietnam. He has worked closely with hundreds of arbitration councils at VIAC and continues to deepen his practical knowledge of commercial arbitration and mediation.

Mr. Dat is also a highly qualified academic and regularly delivers presentations and lectures (as visiting lecturer). He actively participates as a guest lecturer on topics related to arbitration procedures and dispute resolution skills at conferences and training courses conducted by law universities, Vietnam Bar Association, American Chamber of Commerce, Vietnam Banker Association, VCCI, etc.

Victor Smith

Independent Arbitrator, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)

Victor is recognized as one of the leading arbitration practitioners in Thailand. He graduated from Kingston Polytechnic with a BSc in Quantity Surveying and from Northumbria University with an LLM in International Commercial Law (Distinction). He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Arbitration from the Reading College of Estate Management and a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
He has worked in the construction industry in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Asia. He regularly sits as an arbitrator in both international and domestic arbitrations.
He has particular experience in construction disputes but has also dealt with international trade disputes, shipping disputes, aviation disputes, joint venture disputes and a variety of general commercial disputes. He has accepted 65 appointments to act as an arbitrator and 36 appointments as party representative in arbitration cases. He has been directly appointed as an arbitrator by the ICC, SIAC, AIAC, TAI, VIAC, CIArb and the Thai Courts. He has conducted arbitrations as Presiding Arbitrator, Sole Arbitrator and Co-Arbitrator. He has conducted arbitrations under ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, TAI, VIAC and UNCITRAL arbitration rules. He has conducted arbitrations under English, Indian, Malaysian, Nepalese, Singaporean, Thai and Vietnamese Law.

Kelvin Aw

Partner at CMS

Kelvin Aw is a partner in CMS and co-heads its infrastructure and construction practice in Singapore. He brings almost three decades of court and board room experiences to champion clients’ interests in both contentious and transactional matters in the sector. Kelvin is consistently ranked as a leading individual by various legal ranking directories for his expertise in construction, projects & energy, and dispute resolution, such as Chambers Asia-Pacific: Leading Lawyers for Business, Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation. He has been described as “a very experienced construction lawyer who knows his stuff” and that “he is well-versed in contentious matters, including international arbitration”.

Kelvin is a Senior Accredited Specialist for Building and Construction recognised by the Singapore Academy of Law. He is a fellow of the Singapore and Chartered Institutes of Arbitrators, and an accredited Senior Adjudicator with the Singapore Mediation Centre. In addition, he has served on the Council of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators and has taught construction law modules at the National University of Singapore.

Dr. Le Net

Partner in charge of Singapore office LNT & Partners, VIAC’s Listed Arbitrator

Le Net is the partner in charge of Singapore office of LNT & Partners. He is also in charge of financial services, infrastructure and arbitration practice group of the firm. In 2019 and early 2020, Net has been leading in a number of signature deals and cases, including: representing PetroVietnam in working with Nghi Son Refinery, acting for a number of subway construction projects in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, representing lender in a 8-bank syndication deal from China to Vietnam, representing Vingroup in a major M&A transaction, representing major renewable energy companies in wind power and solar power projects, winning an ICC construction arbitration case for Vietnam Expressway Corporation.
Net received his LL.B from Warsaw University in 1996, an LL.M from KU Leuven in 1997 and went on to obtain a Ph.D. from London School of Economics in 2004. He co-founded LNT & Partners in 2006. He taught contracts at Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and published widely in Vietnam and abroad. He is a panel arbitrator at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) where he has chaired or co-arbitrated many leading cases, and also a panel arbitrator at Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). He is also a member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and a CEDR accredited mediator.

Dona Herlinda Karisfa

Dona Herlinda Karisfa is a Senior Manager of Contract Administrator with experience working at a state-owned construction company in Indonesia for over 17 years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Law from Indonesia and a Master of Construction Law from the University of Melbourne.

Dona obtained a Fidic Certified Trainer Certificate, Fidic Certified Contract Manager and Risk Management Professional.
Dona has served in various positions with various construction projects. She has experience preparing tender documents and executing construction projects at sites. As a Senior Manager of Contract Administration, she leads the team in reviewing and drafting contract documents, preparing claims and defence, negotiating contracts with clients, and guiding the project teams in resolving disputes during project execution.

Kim Rosenberg

Partner in Freshfields; Committee member of the Society of Construction Law (Gulf)

Kim Rosenberg is a Partner in Freshfields’ Global Projects Disputes Group. She has over 20 years of experience in international construction arbitration, which she has supplemented by completing a Masters in Construction Law. Kim is ranked in Chambers Global UAE for Construction: Dispute Resolution and was included in the inaugural Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist Middle East 2023. From an industry perspective, Kim was chair of the committee that drafted the 2nd edition of the UK Society of Construction Law’s Delay and Disruption Protocol. She is a committee member of the Society of Construction Law (Gulf) and a Board member of the International Construction Law Association. Kim is co-editor and co-author of the Sweet & Maxwell publication Dealing with Delay and Disruption on Construction Projects. Kim also sits as an arbitrator in construction disputes. She is a qualified lawyer in England and Wales and Australia, and a foreign registered legal consultant in Dubai and Singapore.

Harshal Doshi

Director at Secretariat Consulting

Harshal Doshi is a Director at Secretariat with more than 11 years of construction consulting experience. He graduated Cum Laude from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and followed it up with a Masters in Civil Engineering with a specialization in structural engineering.
Before joining Secretariat as a consulting professional, Harshal apprenticed under a reputed structural engineer in Singapore. where in addition to core engineering, he received first hand experience of commercial and contractual challenges faced when executing a construction Project.
At Secretariat, Harshal has represented sub-contractors, contractors and owners (including government agencies) and advised them on matters of programming and delay for the purposes planned schedule submissions, claim preparation and/or dispute resolution. His professional experience includes a variety of multi‐million to multi‐billion‐dollar projects in the Power, Oil & Gas Processing, Offshore Construction, Infrastructure, Commercial and Residential Development sectors located in Jordan, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, India, Maldives, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Hongkong, China and Russia.

Sanghoon Han

Sanghoon Han

Head of Lee&Ko’s International Arbitration team

Sanghoon Han is the head of Lee&Ko’s International Arbitration team and has represented both Korean and foreign clients in arbitration proceedings conducted under a number of leading international arbitration rules. Mr. Han also made a name for himself in the Korean international arbitration community as an investor-state dispute specialist. He has represented investors in two cases and also served as a counsel for Korea in three investor-state cases. 

Mr. Han serves on the panel of arbitrators at KCAB, AIAC, Thai Arbitration Institute and Mumbai International Arbitration Centre and has acted as an arbitrator in international arbitration cases under the rules of KCAB. Mr Han is a Fellow of the Charted Institute of Arbitrators. 

Tong Thi Thu Thao

Head of Legal & Contract Manager

Mrs. Thao is currently the Head of Legal & Contract Manager at one of leading construction contractors in Vietnam. She is a certified Contract Manager by the the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).

With specialized expertise and extensive experience in legal risk assessment, contract drafting, negotiation, compliance advisory, and dispute resolution in construction contracts, Mrs. Thao has been actively involved in several major construction projects across Vietnam. Her experience covers a wide range of sectors, including civil, industrial, and infrastructure projects, funded by various sources.

David Robertson

Partner at White & Case LLP

David Robertson is a partner in White & Case’s International Arbitration and Construction & Engineering team. He has more than 25 years’ experience advising clients on major construction, engineering, energy and infrastructure projects around the world. David has advised on major projects across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, South Asia and South East Asia, with particular experience representing clients on oil & gas and petrochemical projects, offshore engineering projects, off-shore wind farms, thermal and gas-fired power plants, desalination plants, road, rail and metro projects. His wealth of experience in disputes arising from the design, procurement and construction of major energy and infrastructure projects enables David to support clients with quick, accurate and commercially astute advice, assisting them to avoid and effectively manage disputes. David has been recognised as an arbitration specialist by Directories in London, Singapore and South Korea. David also sits as arbitrator in construction disputes.

Luong Tri Thien

Project Director, Turner International Vietnam

Thien Luong T. is a highly experienced Project Director with over 20 years in the construction industry. He has successfully led numerous large-scale projects that demand high-end aesthetics and complex technical requirements, meeting the most stringent international standards. With his excellent management skills, He ensures these projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

His expertise covers every phase of project management, from preconstruction to execution and closeout. Thien excels in strategic planning, risk management, and technical problem-solving, driving complex projects to completion even in fast-track environments. A strong advocate for innovation, he utilizes technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Thien is proficient at building and leading high-performing teams. He promotes a culture of continuous improvement by focusing on training, coaching, and mentoring to enhance team capabilities. His collaborative nature and strong communication skills play a vital role in managing diverse project teams and stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned and working toward a common goal for project success

Tran The Nhan

Senior Quantity Surveyor, DLS Consultant

Nhan qualified as a Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 1997, and Master of Sciences of Structural Engineering in 2006. Nhan is a chartered quantity surveyor (MRICS).

His project expertise includes commercial management of construction, contract practices, claim and claim defence, procurement and tendering, project financial control and reporting, quantification and costing of construction works, contract administration, conflict avoidance, management and dispute resolution, project management. His market sector experience includes infrastructure, residential, educations, offices, hospitals, industrial, power and energy projects.

Shaun Pereira

Counsel in the Singapore office of Three Crowns

Shaun Pereira, counsel in the Singapore office of Three Crowns, has advised and represented States, State-owned entities and multinational corporations in disputes subject to arbitration under the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, and AAA-ICDR rules in proceedings across the energy, construction, and financial services sectors.

Shaun is recognised in Chambers Asia Pacific and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, in which clients describe him as having “a brilliant mind capable of grasping complex new concepts”, of being skilled at “grasping the technical fine points”, and as being “well versed in the complexities of construction disputes”. He teaches as Adjunct Faculty at the Singapore Management University and has published on international arbitration in leading journals, including the Journal of International Arbitration, the Lloyd’s Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly, and the Civil Justice Quarterly.

Shaun previously served in a judicial capacity as a magistrate and assistant registrar in the High Court of Singapore and the Singapore International Commercial Court. Before that, he clerked for the Chief Justice and Justices of the Supreme Court of Singapore.

Bui Truong Minh Loc

Contract Manager & Standing Committee Member of SCLVN

With nearly 10 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry, gained from top-tier companies of Main Contractor and Developer, Lộc has played pivotal roles in tendering, QA/QC, coordination, planning, contract management, and legal compliance.
Lộc’s expertise bridges both the technical and legal aspects of contract management, and in June 2024, he achieved the title of FIDIC Certified Contract Manager.
Project Types:
Private Sector: Residential, complex high-rise buildings, ready-built factories, plants, and infrastructure.

CCCDR2024 Risk Mitigation in Construction Contract Preparation and Administration 2

 

The Society of Construction Law – Vietnam (SCLVN) , cordially invite your participation to our Conference on Construction Contract and Dispute Resolutions- CCCDR 2024 (“Conference”). CCCDR is SCLVN’s annual event organized since 2020 with target audience are companies in construction industry.
With the theme “Risk Mitigation in Construction Contract Preparation and Administration”, the Conference is a forum of reputable international and Vietnamese Speakers from the Government Agencies, Employer, Contractor, Law Firms, Consultants, Insurance Firms, Forensic Expert… to share their stories on prevention and mitigation of risks for construction activities, as the Yagi Typhoon has caused severe damage to construction projects in the North of Vietnam.

Venue: Pan Pacific Hanoi, 01 Thanh Nien, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

Time: 8:30 – 17:00 Thursday 10th October 2024

Side Events:

  • Monday 7th October – Wednesday 9th October 2024:  Training Course on Construction Contracts , at Thang Long room , Legend WestLake Hotel, (1a Yen Phu, Tay Ho, Ha Noi), more information and payment here
  • Wednesday 9th October 2024, Afternoon (14:30 – 17:00):  Practice tips for successful project costs claim, organized by CNC Counsel at Song Hong conference room (3nd floor), Legend WestLake Hotel, (1a Yen Phu Street, Yen Phu Ward, Tay Ho District, Ha Noi). This is free event, registration is required in here.
  • Friday 11th October 2024, Morning (8:30am – 11:30 am): Roundtable: Contract Management for State-Funded Projects, organized by INTECO at Room 305, A2, Vietnam Women’s Institute (68 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Dong Da, Hanoi). This is free event, registration is required in here.
  • Friday 11th October 2024, Morning (08:30am – 11:45am): Risk allocation and choice of laws in construction contract: parties intent and interpretation of arbitrators, organized by CIArb VN at Room Hanoi – Haiphong, Pan Pacific Hanoi hotel. This is free event, registration is required in here.
  • Friday 11th October 2024, Morning (09:00am – 11:00am): Workshop on Practice notes for Resolving Construction disputes at Vietnam International Arbitration Centre at Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (6th Floor, VCCI Tower, no. 9 Dao Duy Anh, Dong Da Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam). This is free event, registration is required in here.
  • Friday 11th October 2024, Afternoon (11:30 – 16:30): Seminar on Essential Insurance Tips for Owners, Contractors and Designers, organized by SCLVN at Room 305, A2, Vietnam Women’s Institute (68 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Dong Da, Hanoi). This is free event, registration is required in here.

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