This book deals with all aspects of construction law. It discusses key legal principles applicable to construction contracts, and the legal issues that are commonly encountered. It is extensively illustrated with decisions from court cases, and provides lessons that can be drawn from them. References are also made to the latest industry standard forms of contract such as those from the SIA, PSSCOC and REDAS.
• All Chapters will take into account and comment on the latest revised versions of the standard form contracts for the Public Section (2020) and the Real Estate Developments Association Design & Build Form (2021) • Latest key construction law English and Australian cases will be incorporated, including cases on delay and liquidated damages • Major update on Security of Payment due to amendments to Security of Payment Act 2004 • Variations chapter includes latest pronouncements by High Court and Court of Appeal • Performance Bonds chapter includes cases on the interaction between bond calls and the Security of Payment Act 2004
EDWIN LEE is a founding partner of Eldan Law LLP. Practising for close to 30 years, he is amongst the first batch of lawyers recognised by the Singapore Academy of Law as a Senior Specialist in Construction Law. He was cited as a leading Singapore construction law practitioner in Euromoney’s Guide to the World's Leading Construction Lawyers, and as a distinguished practitioner in AsiaLaw and by Doyles Guide as a leading Singapore lawyer for Construction Disputes Litigation and Arbitration.