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Navigating International Arbitration: Preventing & Resolving Disputes in Construction & Infrastructure

Mahanakorn Partners Group (MPG) invites you to a focused executive briefing for owners, developers, contractors, lenders, and senior project leaders in the construction and infrastructure space. This session offers a practical, business-focused look at current market dynamics—with a focus on dispute resolution and insolvency—so you can protect margins, keep projects moving, and close issues efficiently.

This session offers a practical, business-focused introduction to international arbitration—with a spotlight on the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and its role as Asia’s premier forum for resolving complex commercial disputes.

What to Expect

This is not a technical seminar for legal professionals. It’s a strategic conversation for arbitration end-users—leaders who shape contracts, joint ventures, and commercial relationships and navigate complex project dynamics. Our goal is to equip you with clear, usable tools to mitigate or resolve disputes in today’s evolving construction landscape.

Key Topics Include

   Sector Snapshot: Recent developments, pressure points, and opportunities in construction & infrastructure.

   Dispute Trends: Lessons from recent cases—delays, variations, payment defaults, termination, and enforcement.

   Multi-Tier Clauses (Negotiation → Mediation → Arbitration): Common drafting pitfalls and practical fixes.

   The new SIAC Restructuring & Insolvency Arbitration Protocol: What it is, how it interacts with arbitration, and implications for distressed projects and supply chains.

  Dispute Avoidance & Mitigation: Playbooks for early risk detection, notice discipline, evidence strategy, and settlement pathways

Program Highlights

The session begins at 15:30 and will unpack the latest developments shaping dispute resolution in the construction sector. Designed for decision-makers, it is interactive and case-driven, with practical guidance on clause design, risk allocation, and efficient resolution strategies.

Speakers

   Mr Luca Bernardinetti, Chairman & Managing Partner, MPG

   Mr Kelvin Koh, Dispute Resolution Specialist, MPG

   Mr Samuel Leong, Deputy Registrar, SIAC

   Ms Swati Jhaveri, Director & Head (Planning, Development & Research), SIAC

   Ms Snigda Bhatta, Deputy Counsel, SIAC

   Ms Hannah Wee, Manager (Legal), SIAC

Event Details

Date
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Time

Registration and Networking at 15:15 – 15:30

Briefing by MPG and SIAC at 15:30 – 16:00

Moderated Q&A at 16:00 – 16:45

Venue

Kian Gwan House III, 9th Floor, 152 Wireless Road Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

Why Attend

   Gain the latest insights into construction trends shaping project delivery and claims.

   Understand SIAC’s Restructuring & Insolvency Arbitration Protocol.

   Learn proactive dispute-prevention and risk-mitigation strategies.

   Avoid common pitfalls of multi-tier dispute clause drafting.

   Take away practical tools to resolve disputes efficiently

We are pleased to invite legal professionals, practitioners, and arbitration enthusiasts to join us for an engaging and insightful briefing. This event will bring together leading experts and diverse perspectives, providing a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of arbitration and its practical applications.

Reserve your place today and be part of this thought-provoking dialogue. We look forward to welcoming you. For inquiries or registration, please contact [email protected]

Download the event booklet HERE.

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