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Justin Tan

Accredited Specialist in Building and Construction Law

Justin Tan is a construction and engineering lawyer at Harry Elias Partnership LLP, specializing in building and construction law in Singapore. In January 2021, he achieved Accredited Specialist status in Building and Construction Law by the Singapore Academy of Law, ranking first in the accreditation exams. Justin has extensive experience appearing in all levels of Singapore Courts for construction disputes.

Justin gained recognition for successfully arguing the precedent-setting case of Audi Construction Pte Ltd v Kian Hiap Construction Pte Ltd [2018] SGCA 4 before the Court of Appeal, addressing significant issues related to adjudication proceedings under the SOP Act. His expertise in adjudication processes under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act is evidenced by his representation of clients in over 50 adjudications in the past 6 years.

Apart from his litigation work, Justin advises clients on non-contentious construction matters, particularly concerning standard forms construction contracts such as PSSCOC, SIA Standard Forms of Contract, and REDAS for projects in Singapore. His notable advisory cases include guiding an MNC on contractual responsibilities in EPCM services provision and assisting another MNC in amending the FIDIC Contract (Red Book) for a design and build project.

Justin Tan pursued his Bachelor of Law in Law at Queen Mary University of London. He has held positions as Of Counsel at Harry Elias Partnership LLP, Senior Associate at Harry Elias Partnership LLP, and Senior Associate at Trident Law Corporation. Justin has also contributed articles on the adjudication process for the SAL Practitioner and Singapore Law Blog.

Highlights

Dec 1 · harryelias.com
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Justin Chia | Harry Elias Partnership Law Firm
Sep 20 · harryelias.com
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Jan 20 · sal.org.sg
Justin Tan Talks "Audi" and Accreditation | Singapore Academy of Law
Justin Tan Talks "Audi" and Accreditation | Singapore Academy of Law

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