We had the privilege of hearing from Mr. Sathiaseelan Jagateesan (Partner, Co-Head Construction & Engineering, Allen & Gledhill LLP) and Mr. Eugene Seah (Global Board Member and Chief Operating Officer, Meinhardt Singapore) on the Singapore Academy of Law’s Guide to Collaborative Contracting.

In this engaging session moderated by SCL(Singapore) Council member Mr. Anil Changaroth, the speakers shared keen and valuable insights on various aspects of collaborative contracting. Mr. Sathiaseelan touched upon the current contracting landscape and some challenges posed by the traditional method of contracting, as well as legal issues which could potentially arise in the context of collaborative contracting and the Courts’ current approach to such issues. Mr. Seah then rounded up the session with some very helpful tips on the practical and soft skills required for the successful implementation of collaborative contracting.

Collaborative contracting looks set to be an integral part of the local contracting landscape, and we look forward to many more insightful conversations on this exciting development.

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Contributed by:

Joanna Seetoh - Partner, Harry Elias Partnership LLP