by DNH (BD) | Dec 14, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Under the Land Acquisition Act 1960, the proviso to Section 49(1) prohibits appeals against decisions of the High Court on compensation for land acquisition. Section 49(1) of the Land Acquisition Act 1960 reads: “Any person interested, including the Land...
by DNH (BD) | Dec 6, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (the “CIPAA”) is a legislation intended to facilitate regular and timely payment in the construction industry. Among other things, CIPAA introduced the statutory adjudication mechanism to resolve payment...
by DNH (BD) | Oct 11, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Fine print in a document may often be skimmed over and not given too much thought. The phrase “fine print” comes from the fact that it is often in a smaller font size. The fine print may also make reference to more terms and conditions in a separate document all...
by DNH (BD) | Aug 16, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
Not getting paid is an unavoidable problem faced by any business operating on credit terms. It is not uncommon to get legal assistance to recover some of these debts. Here’s a summary of how debts can be recovered through legal means. Letter of Demand The first step...
by DNH (BD) | Aug 13, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
The AIAC Arbitration Rules 2021 (“the 2021 Rules”) was launched on 1 August 2021 and is a response to the recent trends in arbitration to promote transparency, and time and cost savings. The 2021 Rules have modernised the previous 2018 Rules in line with the best...
by DNH (BD) | Aug 3, 2021 | Dispute Resolution
High Court Has No Jurisdiction to Grant Declaratory Relief in Respect of Final Arbitration Award A recent judgment was handed down by the High Court in Danieli & C Officine Mecchaniche SPA v Southern HRC Sdn Bhd [2021] MLJU 203, confirming that the Malaysian...
