- Construction & Infrastructure
Statutory Adjudication in Thailand - A step towards maintaining the cash-flow of contractors during the construction of projects
In Thailand, a draft Act on Settlement of Disputes regarding Payment in Construction Contracts (the “Draft Act”) which features a statutory adjudication process for construction disputes has been prepared by the Thailand Arbitration Center (“THAC”) and has been submitted to the Ministry of Justice of Thailand (“MOJ”) for their deliberation. Statutory adjudication regimes exist in several other countries, notable of which are the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Ireland. If enacted, the Draft Act is likely to be the first statutory adjudication legislation in Civil Law jurisdictions.This newsletter will analyse key aspects of the Draft Act. The proposed Thai statutory adjudication regime, similar to statutory adjudication regimes abroad, aims to ensure cash flow of contractors (including subcontractors)...To read the full article, please see the PDF file
- It is also available in PDF.
-
Construction & Infrastructure Newsletter (November 14, 2022) (187 KB / 3 pages)
Download PDF [187 KB]
Shintaro is one of Japan’s leading experts on FIDIC and other construction-industry contracts. He specializes in international engineering and construction of infrastructure projects around the world, with a particular focus on Japan and Asia. He has extensive experience advising on a wide range of projects, including semiconductor plants, data centers, high-speed railways, highways, submarine cables, coal-mining process facilities, Mass Rapid Transit, high-rise buildings, lithium hydroxide plants, various types of power plants, tunnels, ports, dredging, offshore wind, and water treatment and supply facilities, with primary contracts based on the standard FIDIC contract forms (including Redbook, Yellowbook, Silverbook 1999 and 2017 version), Minkanrengo Building contract, Nikkenren Design Build and ENAA. On the contentious side, Shintaro has represented both employers and contractors in proceedings before Dispute Adjudication Boards, arbitral tribunals, and in the courts of various jurisdictions. .
Shintaro has been selected as a Leading Individual in the Construction: International category in Singapore for Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023 and 2024.
Regarding conflict and crisis management in Asia, he has handled numerous complex and difficult cases during his 13 years stationed in Southeast Asia, advising on risk analysis and response strategies based on the local situation. In particular, he has experience in handling over 60 litigation cases and criminal matters in Indonesia over the past 12 years, demonstrating his expertise in handling local disputes.