// OUR SOLUTIONS
Three Services, One Focus
Contract advisory before disputes arise. Adjudication when payment is withheld. Arbitration when the matter requires full resolution.
Back to Home// OUR APPROACH
How Kukuh Legal Works
Every construction dispute has a history — it begins in contract language drafted months or years before the first claim is made. Our approach starts at the earliest available point: if you are at contract stage, we review the document before you sign it. If the dispute has already begun, we work backwards through the contract to build a clear picture of how your position was defined.
We do not recommend dispute resolution forums on the basis of which is most lucrative for us. CIPAA adjudication is faster and cheaper than arbitration — and for many payment disputes, it is entirely sufficient. We say so. When matters are more complex, we make the case for arbitration with a full explanation of what that commitment involves in time and cost.
01. Contract Stage
02. Adjudication
03. Arbitration
SERVICE 01 — FROM RM 750
Construction Contract Advisory
Review and drafting of construction contracts under PAM, CIDB, or FIDIC standard forms. We examine variation clauses, extension-of-time mechanisms, liquidated damages provisions, and payment certification processes — identifying the terms that carry the most contractual weight for your position.
Suitable for employers about to award a contract, main contractors reviewing subcontract terms, and subcontractors assessing their exposure before signing. Each engagement concludes with a risk-allocation summary and key-dates schedule.
What Is Included
- Full contract review against PAM, CIDB, or FIDIC structure
- Annotated mark-up identifying pressure points
- Written risk-allocation summary
- Key-dates schedule for performance obligations
- Recommended amendments or negotiation points
SERVICE 02 — FROM RM 2,400
CIPAA Adjudication
Representation in statutory adjudication under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012. CIPAA was designed to address one specific problem in the construction industry: parties withholding payment while the recipient has no quick route to recovery. Adjudication provides that route.
We prepare the payment claim or response, draft written submissions, and attend adjudication conferences. Statutory timelines are fixed — our preparation process is structured to meet each deadline without sacrificing the quality of each submission.
Engagement Covers
- Payment claim or payment response preparation
- Adjudicator nomination and appointment
- Written submission drafting
- Adjudication conference attendance
- Claim and response bundle (organised chronologically)
- Oral submission notes
SERVICE 03 — FROM RM 5,000
Construction Arbitration
Full representation in construction arbitration proceedings administered by AIAC (formerly KLRCA). Construction arbitration is suited to disputes of significant value or complexity — defects liability, delay and disruption claims, termination disputes, and multi-party matters that cannot be resolved through adjudication alone.
Timelines vary between nine months and two years depending on procedural complexity. We provide a case strategy document at the outset, maintain a cost budget throughout, and deliver periodic progress reports so clients remain informed at every stage.
Full Representation Includes
- Case strategy document and cost budget
- Preliminary issues and jurisdiction matters
- Witness statement preparation
- Document production and disclosure
- Expert coordination (quantity surveying, engineering)
- Final hearing advocacy
- Periodic progress reports
// CHOOSING THE RIGHT SERVICE
Which Service Fits Your Situation
Use this overview to identify which service aligns with your current position. If you are uncertain, contact us — we will assess your matter and recommend the appropriate path.
| Consideration | Contract Advisory | CIPAA Adjudication | Arbitration |
|---|---|---|---|
| When to engage | Before signing | Payment withheld | Complex dispute |
| Typical timeframe | 1–3 weeks | Weeks (statutory) | 9–24 months |
| Starting fee | RM 750 | RM 2,400 | RM 5,000 |
| Binding outcome | Advisory only | ||
| Suited for payment disputes | |||
| Suited for defects/delay disputes | Partial |
// TECHNICAL STANDARDS
Professional Protocols Across All Services
Legal Professional Privilege
All communications and advice are protected by legal professional privilege under Malaysian law. Case details are not shared outside the scope of your matter.
Scope Agreement Before Engagement
Scope of work and fees are agreed in writing before any billable work begins. No engagement proceeds without a clear written instruction.
Named Fee Earner
Each matter is assigned to a named fee earner. Clients know who is handling their file and have a direct line of communication throughout.
Data Protection (PDPA 2010)
Client data is handled in compliance with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010. Secure file management and controlled access apply to all matters.
Cost Transparency
Cost estimates are provided at inception. For arbitration matters, a cost budget is maintained and updated at key milestones throughout the process.
Continuing Professional Development
Team members participate in ongoing CPD programmes on Malaysian construction law, CIPAA developments, and AIAC procedure updates.
// PRICING
Clear Starting-Point Fees
All fees are in Malaysian Ringgit. Final scope and cost are agreed at initial consultation. No work commences without a written engagement letter.
SERVICE 01
Contract Advisory
RM 750
starting fee / per contract
- Full contract review
- Risk-allocation summary
- Key-dates schedule
- 1–3 week turnaround
SERVICE 02 — POPULAR
CIPAA Adjudication
RM 2,400
starting fee / per matter
- Full claim or response preparation
- Written submissions
- Conference attendance
- Statutory timeline compliance
SERVICE 03
Arbitration
RM 5,000
starting fee / per matter
- Full AIAC representation
- Case strategy document
- Cost budgeting included
- Progress reports throughout
// NEXT STEP
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Describe your situation and we will identify the most appropriate course of action — whether that is contract review, adjudication, or arbitration preparation.
Request a Consultation