International Construction & Projects

DeHeng’s practice covering international construction and other projects operates from Beijing and Dubai. Since 2004, attorneys from these offices have worked collaboratively on construction sites domestically and internationally, playing a key role in major construction projects in Dubai and elsewhere.

Our services now extend across the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Peninsula, Africa, Asia and the Americas, covering project models such as DBB, DB, EPC, BOT and BOO. The comprehensive support we can provide our clients can include project negotiation, document preparation and dispute resolution. In addition to onshore projects, DeHeng also provides legal services for offshore projects, including the construction of offshore oil platforms in regions like Australia, Thailand and the Persian Gulf.

The Main Legal Services Include:
Developing project compliance and anti-corruption systems in line with World Bank standards
Guidance, review and management for tendering, bidding and contractor/sub-contractor oversight
Legal assessments and consulting on host countries’ regulatory environments for international projects
Issuing legal opinions on bidding, construction pricing, quality and project timelines
Qualification evaluation for subcontractors in international projects
Drafting, reviewing, and executing international construction contracts
Reviewing and refining professional project and labor subcontracts
Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts for materials and equipment procurement
Preparing negotiation documents and participating in commercial negotiations for international projects
Arranging insurance for international construction projects
Legal counsel for inspection, acceptance and settlement upon project completion
Establishing Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) mechanisms and resolving DAB disputes
Representation in lawsuits and arbitration for international construction projects

International Construction & Projects

Represented Cases

DeHeng Law Offices (Vientiane) Appointed as Legal Advisor to a Major Copper and Gold Mining Company in Laos

A Spanish Subcontractor Lost the Case against a Chinese EPC Contractor and Paid for the Latter's Arbitration Costs

Awards & Recognitions

DeHeng Lawyer Jia Huaiyuan Included in the Ministry of Finance PPP Expert Pool and Becomes an "Expert of Dual Pools"

Professionals