Min Lee focuses her practice on dispute resolution, particularly civil litigation, commercial litigation and arbitration in commercial and construction disputes.
Having represented various stakeholders in a wide range of construction related disputes, Min Lee is very adept at dealing with issues arising from the construction industry and advising on the commercial aspects of real estate development projects. Her capabilities in these areas are recommended by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 and 2023 where she is recognized as “Next Generation Partner” in the Real Estate and Construction category.
An adjudicator certified by and empaneled with the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), Min Lee is recognised for her skills and experience in resolving disputes under the Construction Industry Payment & Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA) since its enforcement in April 2014. She acted for the main contractor in one of the first few adjudications commenced under CIPAA which became the first contested matter decided in the apex court.
Min Lee reviews corporate documents, including tenancy/lease agreements. She is solution-oriented when advising her clients and plays an instrumental role in achieving their desired commercial results. She advises one of the largest providers of flexible workspaces in Malaysia in respect of tenancy related issues.
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS
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Acted as a party representative for a claim concerning a construction dispute in arbitration between main contractor and subcontractor for the construction of a university campus for a sum of approximately RM240 million
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Acted as a party representative for a claim concerning a Power Purchase Agreement in relation to a Power Plant in East Malaysia for a sum of approximate RM102 million and a counterclaim of RM180 million
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Acted for the developer to defend a claim brought by a piling contractor under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA) for a sum exceeding RM70 million
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Acted for the developer to challenge the extension of time granted by the engineer and wrongful revocation of the Certificate of Non-Completion as well as claiming against the contractor for liquidated damages in an arbitration
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Advised the contractor in respect of a multi-billion ringgit railway project traversing Johor Bahru, Malaysia to Singapore
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Acted in the oft-cited landmark decision of the apex court on jurisdictional issues concerning CIPAA
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Advising 2 multinational companies specializing in design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of elevators and escalators

TAN MIN LEE
Position
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Partner
Area(s) of Practice
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Dispute Resolution
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Construction Law
Qualification
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Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya (2009)
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LLB (Hons) University of Malaya
Professional Affiliations
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Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
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Fellow, Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (Malaysia)
Publication
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Co-author of "Manoeuvring Corporate Governance in Malaysia: Litigation Perspectives"
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Contributor in "Construction Law - Time in Construction"
(Note: This list includes engagements completed prior to joining the firm.)
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