Construction contracts get signed under time pressure with a standard form assumed to be balanced because it is standard. The amendments schedule is skimmed.
Then the project runs. Variations are instructed verbally. Extensions of time are claimed and never determined. Payment certificates arrive late or not at all. Retention is held past practical completion.
By the time the defects liability period ends, both sides have claims and the contract everyone relied on turns out to have been amended in ways neither fully absorbed.
Construction Contract (PAM / PWD / Bespoke)
Drafting, review and negotiation of construction contracts on PAM, PWD and bespoke forms — the scope and specification, payment and certification, variations, extension of time and liquidated damages, retention, defects liability, insurance and security, and the dispute mechanism including statutory adjudication.
Your Vision, Backed by the Right Legal Support
You build the business. We help you protect it.
Picture a project where the payment mechanism runs on time, variations are instructed and valued through a process both sides follow, extensions of time are determined when claimed, and the defects period closes without a dispute waiting behind it.
Who this service is for
This Is For You If…
Employers and developers procuring construction works
Main contractors entering into contracts with employers
Subcontractors whose terms flow down from a head contract
Statutory bodies and GLCs procuring works under PWD or bespoke forms
Parties facing a payment, delay or variation dispute on a live project
Get Started
What we will do for you
This is what we will do for you
<ul><li>Advise on the appropriate form and the amendments it needs for your project</li><li>Draft or review the contract, amendments schedule and appendices</li><li>Check that payment, certification and adjudication provisions actually work</li><li>Deal with retention, performance bonds, insurance and parent company guarantees</li><li>Advise on extension of time, liquidated damages and variation mechanisms</li></ul>
What’s Included
What’s Included in our service for you
Advice on contract form and the amendments your project requires
Drafted or reviewed contract with amendments schedule
Payment, certification and adjudication provisions checked
Retention, bond, insurance and guarantee arrangements
Extension of time, liquidated damages and variation mechanisms
Get Started
Why Choose Legal That Works?
Why Choose Us To Assist You?
Digital-first
No office visit required—review and sign online
Transparent fees
Fixed price, no billing surprises
Deep experience
Various contracts across industries
Accessible
Our client portal keeps you informed
Get Started
We've Helped
You Need To Act Now
Important: Limited Slots
Amendments to a standard form are agreed once, at execution, and govern every payment and every claim for the life of the project.
Get Started
Nothing to Lose. Everything to Protect.
No Surprises. No Guesswork. Just Legal That Works.
Before anything starts, we speak with you to understand your business and make sure the service is the right fit. If it is not, we will say so upfront. No pressure. No wasted time. We only take on matters we are confident we can deliver with quality. That is why business owners trust us to get it right.
Get Started
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal That Works?
Legal That Works is a digital-first legal service designed by ASCO LAW (Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co) specifically for business owners and founders. We help you structure, grow, and protect your business through practical legal solutions—delivered fast, in plain English & Bahasa Malaysia, and with no office visit required.
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
No problem. Most business owners aren’t legal experts! Just reach out. Our team will guide you to the right service or help you understand your options—without jargon or upselling.
Should we use PAM, PWD or a bespoke form?
It depends on the procurement route, the parties and the project. Standard forms carry familiarity; bespoke gives control. We will advise on the fit.
What is statutory adjudication?
A fast statutory process for construction payment disputes. Its availability affects how payment provisions should be drafted, so it is worth understanding in advance.
Can the contract exclude liquidated damages?
Provisions on damages are subject to statutory limits in Malaysia. We will advise on what is achievable rather than what merely reads well.
Do subcontracts need to match the head contract?
They should be back-to-back on the provisions that matter, or the main contractor carries risk it cannot pass on.
We are already in dispute. Is it too late?
No. We can review the contract, assess your position and advise on adjudication or the applicable dispute route.
Are your services affordable?
Our transparent fee structure means no billing surprises. Membership unlocks the best rates, but even one-off services are designed to be clear and competitive. You’ll always know what you pay.
Who will be helping me?
All our services are delivered by our licensed lawyers under the Malaysian Bar with proven experience across industries. You’ll work with a real legal team, not chatbots or generic customer support.
Is everything done online?
Yes. Our service is fully digital. You can consult, review documents, sign agreements, and access your files securely from anywhere. No office visit required unless you want to meet in person. No office visit is required. If you require us to attend at your office or outside meetings, additional charges will apply.
What’s the difference between One-Off Service and Membership?
(1) One-Off Service: Pay for what you need, when you need it. Perfect for single transactions or urgent matters (2) Membership: Subscribe for ongoing access, priority support, and special pricing. Membership means you get a legal partner who truly understands your business.
