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APIEx Inaugural KL Seminar: “Reimagining Expert Evidence in Construction Disputes - Protocols, Practice and Perspectives” (27 February 2026, 2.30pm - 5.30pm (GMT+8))
Friday 27 February 2026, 02:30pm - 05:30pm
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Seminar Programme

2:00 - 2:30pm
Registrations
2:30 - 2:45pm
Welcome Address:
“Introduction to APIEx – Genesis, Objectives, Membership and Accreditation Training”
Mr. Gregory Vijayendran SC - Vice President, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Former President, Law Society of Singapore; Partner, Dispute Resolution, Rajah & Tann LLP, Singapore
2:45 – 3:45pm
Session 1: “Collaboration and Clarity: The new SCL(S) Protocol for Expert Joint Statements in Arbitration”
In this session, we will introduce the SCL(S) Expert Joint Statement Protocol, discuss its raison d'être, objectives and key features/guidance/forms. This will be followed by a panel discussion with panel members comprising Singapore & Malaysian experts and lawyers on the implementation of the Protocol in practice.
Moderator
TBC
Speaker
• Mr. Kelvin Teo – Director, Drew & Napier LLC; Council Member & Chair of Thought Leadership Committee, Society of Construction Law (Singapore)
Panellists
• Ar. Darren Benger – Committee Member, APIEx; Managing Director, VivATA Singapore
• Ms. Serene Hiew – Partner, Harold & Lam Partnership; President, Society of Construction Law (Malaysia)
• Mr. Kelvin Ng – Managing Partner, Vin Cheng & Co, Malaysia
• Mr. Kelvin Teo – Director, Drew & Napier LLC; Council Member & Chair of Thought Leadership Committee, Society of Construction Law (Singapore)
3:45 – 4:30pm
Session 2: “Drafting Expert Joint Statements: What Works, What Doesn’t”
This panel discussion will highlight practical issues that arise when drafting expert joint statements, from the perspectives of expert, lawyer and tribunal.
Moderator
Mr. Deepak Mahadevan – Partner, Azmi Fadzly Maha & Sim; Member, the Malaysian Bar Council Arbitration and Construction Law Committee
Panellists
• Ar. David Cheah – Principal, DCDA Architect; Chartered Arbitrator, Board of Directors, CIArb Malaysia Branch
• Sr. Ong Hock Teck – Director, BKAsiaPacific (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
• Mr. Adrian See – Managing Partner, Belden Advocates & Solicitors, Malaysia
4:30 – 5:15pm
Session 3: “Comparative Practices in Expert Evidence: Lessons from Party-Appointed and Single Joint Experts”
This panel discussion will compare the practice of Party-Appointed Experts against the Single Joint Expert, discuss the pros and cons, and share the experiences of veteran practising experts and lawyers.
Moderator
Mr. Gregory Vijayendran SC - Vice President, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Former President, Law Society of Singapore; Partner, Dispute Resolution, Rajah & Tann LLP, Singapore
Panellists
• Mr. Andrew Heng – Senior Partner, Messrs. Zain Megat & Murad, Malaysia
• Mr. Soh Lieh Sieng – Founding Partner, Contract Solutions-i Group, Malaysia
• Ar. David Yek – Principal, David Yek Architect; Board of Directors, CIArb Malaysia Branch
5:15 – 5:30pm
Closing Remarks:
Mr. Gregory Vijayendran SC - Vice President, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Former President, Law Society of Singapore; Partner, Dispute Resolution, Rajah & Tann LLP, Singapore
5.30 – 7.00pm
Networking Reception

 

Download Brochure HERE

Registration Closing Date: 24 February 2026

With thanks to our generous event sponsors! 

  


Supporting Organisations:

Location Asian International Arbitration Centre (Malaysia), Bangunan Sulaiman, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, 50000 Kuala Lumpur

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By completing the online registration form, Event registrants confirm their acceptance of the following Terms and Conditions:

  1. Places at the Event are limited and will be allocated by the Organiser at its discretion based on various criteria.
  2. The Organiser reserves the right to update or amend the details of the programme and/or the speakers without prior notice.
  3. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse to register or admit any participant, and to cancel or postpone the Event.
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  6. In-person attendees at the Event must abide by any relevant public health or other measures imposed by the Malaysian Government, the Event venue and the Organiser.
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