Our Team — Legal Experts Behind the Platform

This website serves as a trusted platform dedicated to educating the Malaysian construction industry on the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (CIPAA) 2012. While the platform itself is not a law firm, it is supported and guided by a team of experienced legal professionals from law firm Messrs. Ng, Zainurul, Seke & Khoo.

Backed by Real Legal Expertise

The information, insights, and resources shared on this platform are curated and reviewed by lawyers from Ng, Zainurul, Seke & Khoo (NZSK)—a respected Malaysian law firm with deep expertise in construction law, CIPAA adjudication, and dispute resolution. Their practical knowledge ensures that everything we publish is accurate, relevant, and legally sound.

About Ng, Zainurul, Seke & Khoo (NZSK)

Ng, Zainurul, Seke & Khoo is a well-established law firm known for its work in construction disputes, adjudication under CIPAA, litigation, and corporate advisory services. The firm’s lawyers have represented clients across all levels of the construction supply chain, from main contractors to consultants and suppliers.

Their involvement with this platform reflects a shared commitment to:

  • Promoting awareness of CIPAA rights and remedies

  • Helping industry players understand and enforce their legal entitlements

  • Bridging the gap between law and real-world construction challenges

    A Knowledge-Based Partnership

    Although this is not a legal firm’s official website, we are proud to have NZSK as our legal knowledge partner. Their ongoing input ensures the content remains legally accurate, up to date, and practically useful.

 

Partner | Construction Law & CIPAA Adjudication
Ng, Zainurul, Seke & Khoo (NZSK)
Over 12 Years of Legal Experience in Construction and Commercial Disputes

Khoo Ai Theng is a highly respected partner at Ng, Zainurul, Seke & Khoo, with over a decade of focused experience in construction law, CIPAA adjudication, and commercial dispute resolution. She is widely regarded for her strategic insight and meticulous handling of complex construction-related claims, particularly those involving payment disputes, contractual breaches, and project delays.

Having advised and represented clients across the entire construction supply chain—including main contractors, subcontractors, developers, consultants, and suppliers—Khoo Ai Theng has an in-depth understanding of both the legal and operational dimensions of the industry. Her work under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (CIPAA) 2012 has enabled clients to recover millions in unpaid claims through successful adjudication proceedings and enforcement actions.

Areas of Expertise

  • CIPAA adjudication and enforcement proceedings

  • Construction payment and valuation disputes

  • Claims involving liquidated damages (LAD) and delay analysis

  • Contract drafting and risk management for construction projects

  • Litigation involving defective works, project abandonment, and contract termination

  • Judicial reviews and setting aside applications in adjudication

Legal Philosophy & Client Approach

Khoo Ai Theng is known for her methodical, client-centric approach—balancing legal precision with commercial pragmatism. She works closely with clients to develop tailored dispute resolution strategies that align with their financial priorities, timelines, and risk tolerance. Her collaborative work style, especially with technical consultants and expert witnesses, strengthens the foundation of every legal argument she presents.

She has appeared regularly in adjudication forums, High Court proceedings, and mediation sessions, earning a strong reputation for clarity, commitment, and results-driven representation.

Professional Credentials

  • Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya

  • Member of the Malaysian Bar

  • Frequent speaker and trainer on CIPAA compliance and construction law issues

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