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5TH CHIAM TEONG TEE MEMORIAL LECTURE ON
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)
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Venue: Online - By Zoom & Malakoff Auditorium, Wisma IEM, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Dates: Saturday, 20 August 2022 Time: 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Jointly Organised by: The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia & IEM Training Academy Sdn Bhd (Wholly-owned by The Institution of Engineers Malaysia and formerly known as IEM Training Centre Sdn. Bhd) BEM APPROVED CPD/PDP: 2.0 REF. NO.: IEM22/HQ/059/L |
Synopsis of the Lecture
ADR embraces many means of resolutions like negotiations / conciliations certification early neutral evaluation private mini trial expert determination dispute boards mediation arbitration med-arb and arb-med arb-med-arb and the latest is Adjudication which came into effect on 15 April 2014 in Malaysia.
This lecture traces some historical aspects of ADR around the world. It discusses the mechanism of the above ADR with particular emphasis on Adjudication and Arbitration in the Covid-19 pandemic and post Covid-19. The use, the protocol and impact of modern technology of videoconferencing (VC) in virtual and hybrid hearings in the ADR proceedings are also examined. Would VC contribute any Green element in Climate Change by reducing environmental damage associated with long-haul air travel?
The lecture will also explore the use of Artificial Intelligence in ADR.
Ir. Leon graduated with Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from Brighton Polytechnic in 1980 with a first class honours and went on to obtain an honours degree in law with the University of London and a postgraduate Diploma in Arbitration with the University of Reading. He is a corporate member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM).
About the Presenter
Ir. Leon is a professional engineer registered in the civil engineering discipline with the Board of Engineers Malaysia and is an advocate and solicitor (non-practising) of the High Court of Malaya. Ir. Leon has been involved in the construction industry as the principal of the civil and structural engineering consultancy firm known as Perunding Majucipta Sdn Bhd since 1987. The consultancy services embrace the whole range of civil infrastructural works together with structural works for highrises of offices, condominium, hotels, factories, housing, etc. and the services are heavily supported by computer facilities. He has gained many years of experience in the administration of construction contracts including giving advice on contractual, mediation, arbitration and adjudication matters. His other areas of particular interest are forensic engineering and investigation of collapsed structures and slopes, and assessment of fire damaged structures. Such involvements frequently result in him acting as expert witness and appearing before the courts and the arbitration tribunal.
Ir. Leon is also an accredited mediator on the mediation panel of Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB), and the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) - Hainan International Arbitration Court (HIAC) Joint Empanelment Scheme (2020 - 2021), an accredited adjudicator on Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) adjudicator panel, Fellow and a Chartered Arbitrator of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London. He is a committee member of the Dispute Resolution Board of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia and past Chairman (2008 - 2010) of The Chartered Institute Arbitrators (CIArb) Malaysia Branch. He delivers regular guest lectures on arbitration for the International Islamic University of Malaysia, and speakers on arbitration and adjudication for IEM.
Ir. Leon has extensive experience in numerous training courses, delivery of lectures and seminars for many construction professionals both in Malaysia and overseas on contractual issues related to construction. He is sitting as arbitrator, adjudicator and mediator in many on-going disputes based on FIDIC Contract Form (Red Book 1999 / 2017), PAM Form of Contract, IEM Form of Contract for Civil Engineering Works, CIDB Form of Contract, JKR PWD Forms, AIAC Standard Form of Contract, etc.
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PAYMENTS
(A) ONLINE BANKING We would be appreciate if you could arrange for payment via ONLINE BANKING (Please forward soft copy of payment advice):- Account Name: IEM TRAINING ACADEMY SDN BHD Account Number: 514169143176 Bank Name: Malayan Banking Berhad Bank Address: Jalan Sultan, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Swift Code: MBBEMYKL For any enquiries, please do not hesitate to email iemta@iem.org.my. |
Terms & Conditions:
Cancellation Policy IEMTA reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, allocate or cancel the course. Full refund less 30% if cancellation is received in writing more than 7 days before the start of the event. No cancellation will be accepted prior to the date of the event. However, replacement or substitute may be made at any time with prior notification and substitute will be charged according to membership status. |
