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Defending Your Rights

Are you an aggrieved main contractor, subcontractor, supplier, architect or engineer that is involved in a construction law dispute?

Worry not as our team has had years of experience in defending and pursuing construction law claims amounting to millions of ringgit via the CIPAA Adjudication, AIAC Arbitration and/or litigation claims in the Construction High Courts and at the superior appellate courts.

Common causes include:

1 ) Contractual Disputes
Breach of contract (e.g., failure to meet deadlines, payment issues).
Ambiguities or disagreements over contract terms.

2) Payment and Claims
Non-payment or delayed payment for services or materials.
Claims for additional compensation due to changes in scope or unforeseen circumstances.

3) Construction Defects
Issues related to design, workmanship, or materials that result in structural or functional problems.

4) Delays and Scheduling Issues
Claims arising from project delays, disruptions, or acceleration.

5) Regulatory or Compliance Issues
Disputes over compliance with building codes, safety regulations, or zoning laws.

6) Liability Disputes
Disagreements over responsibility for damages or accidents on-site.

Resolution options include negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation, depending on the contract terms and the nature of the dispute.

Services

HR Policies and Compliance

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Employee Handbooks

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Attorneys in Charge

Marcus Hoo Cann Jie

Principal

Marcus is the founder and currently the principal of Marcus Hoo Chambers. His areas of practice includes all of the fields of practice as listed in the About Us page, and he has completed his Masters in Law postgraduate masters degree majoring in Business Law in December 2024.


Prior to establishing Marcus Hoo Chambers, he has had years of experience working in an esteemed law firm based in Petaling Jaya which specialises in Construction Law Disputes, Debt Recovery, Civil and Criminal Litigation among other fields of practice. His years of working with firms in the Klang Valley and exposure to the various State High Courts and the Appellate Courts in Putrajaya has fortified his abilities as an experienced litigator with a stedfast attitude in safeguarding his client’s welfare.


His future plans includes in-depth expansions in the areas of Construction Law, Intellectual Property, Medical Law, Aviation Law and Company Law.

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Construction Law Disputes

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