2016 Dec_CV_Angel Lee

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PERSONAL RESUME

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LEE WAI SEE (Angel) [email protected]

+6012-210 8180

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Personal Resume

Lee Wai See (Angel)

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE Lee Wai See (Angel) has been admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya since February 2005. Before that, she had 9 years experience practising as a quantity surveyor. Currently she practices in the areas of construction law and intellectual property. ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Diploma In Technology (Building) – TAR College (Malaysia) 1996

2. BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying – University of Greenwich (UK) 1998

3. LLB (Hons) – University of London 2002

4. Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) - 2003

5. Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration – CIArb (2012)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

1. Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court in Malaya (since 2005)

2. Arbitrator (Panellist of KLRCA) (since 2015)

3. Adjudicator (Panellist of KLRCA) (since 2016)

4. Mediator (Panellist of KLRCA) (since 2015)

5. Fellow – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (since 2012)

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Lee Wai See (Angel)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2015 - Present Lee Wai See & Co. (Law Firm) 2011 – 2015 Tan Swee Im, P.Y. Hoh & Tai (Law Firm) 2006 – 2011 Lee Wai See & Co (Law Firm) 2005 – 2006 Turner and Townsend (M) Sdn Bhd,

Kuala Lumpur (Consultancy Firm) 2004 – 2005 Tay & Partners, Kuala Lumpur (Law Firm) 2003 – 2004 Leighton Contractors (M) Sdn Bhd,

Kuala Lumpur (Construction Firm) 2001 – 2003 Perunding NFL, Kuala Lumpur (QS Consultancy Firm) 1999 – 2001 Khuan Choo Development Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur (Development Firm) 1996 – 1999 Road Builders (M) Sdn Bhd (Construction Firm)

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DETAILED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1. April 2015 – Present

Principal – Lee Wai See & Co. Specialising in Arbitration, Adjudication, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Contract Law, Construction Law, Intellectual Property Law, etc.

2. Feb 2011 – April 2015

Senior Lawyer – Tan Swee Im, P.Y. Hoh & Tai

• Angel joined the firm in 2011 and has gained fair amount of experience in arbitration and civil litigation since then. She has worked as counsel for domestic and international arbitration related to construction dispute.

• Her QS-turned-lawyer background gives her the edge when it comes to evidence appreciation, claim advancement and assessment of various construction disputes. She is part of a strong team at the firm that can handle varied disputes and large-scale documentary evidence. Her understanding of the industry and law helps her and the team to focus on the relevant documents and evidence for the dispute at hand.

• She continues to protect clients’ interest and limit their risks exposure in projects by providing legal services such as drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpreting engineering and construction contracts, drafting claims, defending counter-claims and negotiation of settlement of disputes.

• As a registered Patent and Trademarks agent, Angel also handles intellectual property related matters.

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DETAILED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CON’T) Below are some of Angel’s clients and her job scope from 2011 to 2015:

• Representing and advising a German Contractor in an international arbitration and related court matters.

• Representing and advising a local Main Contractor in 3 arbitrations related to 3 Penang Projects.

• Advising a Government Owned Company on contract drafting and risks management for consultants and project implementation in the Golden Triangle.

• Advising a Furniture Specialist on project risks management and claims in a hotel project in KL.

• Advising Key Specialist in a trademarks infringement matter. • Advising Lock Specialist in another trademarks infringement matter. • Advising Record Company in an infringement of intellectual property rights

matter. • Advising China Owned Company in a Straits Cement Project in Kuantan,

Pahang. • Advising a Project Architect in fees dispute in a project in Johor. • Advising a local Engineering Company in various projects in Malaysia. • Advising a Main Contractor in a Rolling Rock Maintenance Depot in Johor. • Advising a Main Contractor on claims related matters in projects in Putrajaya. • Assisting a Claim Consultant in reviewing contracts and advising their clients

(which include PT. Rekayasa Industri (Rekind), Indonesia and Rotary Engineering Limited (Singapore)).

• Advising a Developer in an Office Block Project in KL in claims related matters. • Advising a Developer in an office Tower Project in KL. • Advising a Japanese Contractor in a joint venture project in a cogeneration plant

in Cogeneration Plant in Kertih, Terengganu. • Advising an Australian Engineering Company in dispute in a Factory Project in

Penang. • Advising a local Fit-out Specialist in a tender called by Shanri-La Hotels Pte

Limited in London involving a JCT Contract. • Advising a Main Contractor in an Istana project in Johor. • Advising a Main Contractor in an Istana in Singapore. • Advising a British Infrastructure Group on tenders, risks and claims in theor

projects in Malaysia. • Advising a Singapore Contractor on contractual risks in a project in Singapore.

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DETAILED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CON’T) 3. Nov 2006 – Feb 2011

Construction Lawyer – Lee Wai See & Co.

• As a QS-turned-lawyer, Angel set up her own law firm in 2006 to fully utilise her experience and expertise in law, quantity surveying and construction consultancy to help various players within the engineering and construction industry. Since then, Angel has been providing legal advice on matters related to the industry such as drafting construction contracts, advising on procurement strategies, contract administration, claims management and dispute resolution.

• Angel and her law firm are often appointed by key domestic and foreign entities on a retainer basis or ad hoc basis to provide claim consultancy services such as putting up claims (with justifications and supporting documents) and assessing and defending claims.

• Within the 4 ½ years practicing as a construction lawyer, she has advised her clients within the industry on the various risks management and has helped them in advancing their claims and defending counter-claims. She received various testimonials on her outstanding pre-project and on-going project risk management, claims handling, disputes avoidance and negotiation of settlement of dispute.

• Angel is a registered Patent and Trademarks agent who handles intellectual property related matters

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DETAILED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CON’T) Below are some of Angel’s clients and her job scope from 2006 to 2011:

• Advised Zoecity Malaysia Sdn Bhd on intellectual property related matters.

• Acted as legal advisor for Siemens Pte Ltd (Singapore) in Suvarnabhumi Airport Railway Link & City Air Terminal Project in Bangkok Thailand. Scopes included contract administration, claims management and dispute resolution.

• Acted as legal advisor for Siemens Ltd (India) in 4 Airport Terminal Projects in India (Hyderabad Menzies Air Cargo Terminal, New Bangalore International Airport, Terminal 2 & 3 Delhi International Airport). Scope included contract administration, claims management and dispute resolution.

• Acted as legal advisor for Siemens (M) Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) in Bridge Construction at MTB, Baggage Handling System and Alteration Works at KLIA Airport. Scope included contract drafting, contract administration and claims management.

• Acted as legal advisor for VA Tech Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd and VAI CLECIM S.A.S (France) in a Cold Rolled Mill Project in Klang, Malaysia. Scope included contract administration, managing contracts & claims, drafting settlement agreement and negotiating a new co-operation agreement.

• Acted as legal advisor for Siemens Limited Taiwan in two Air Cargo Terminal Projects in Taiwan (Taoyuan & Kaohsiung). Scope included managing contracts & claims, drafting settlement agreement and negotiating a new co-operation agreement.

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DETAILED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CON’T) 4. 2005 – 2006

Legal Consultant - Turner and Townsend (M) Sdn Bhd • Angel has provided contractual advice on various construction matters. • She was a Project Consultant to Refurbishment of Subang Parade. Scope

included pre-qualification & short-listing tenderers, evaluate & advise upon tenders, negotiate contracts, draft & award contracts and post award contract management.

• She acted as legal advisor for Siemens Ltd (Thailand) in Suvarnabhumi Airport Project in Bangkok Thailand. Scope included contract administration, claims management and dispute resolution.

• She was a Project Consultant to University of Nottingham in Malaysia for the procurement of various facility services (i.e., cafeteria operator, convenience store, interior fit-out, theatre fit-out, signage, security, waste disposal etc.). Scope included pre-qualification & short-listing tenderers, evaluate & advise upon tenders, negotiate contract and finally drafting & awarding of contracts.

• She acted as a Project Consultant to MISC Integrated Logistics Sdn Bhd for the Design and Construction of the Regional Logistics Hub in West Port/Pulau Indah. Scope included drafting & negotiating of contract and post award contract management.

• She acted as Project Consultant to Construction of a new Guard House and Main Building Refurbishment Works for the Australia High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Scope included pre-qualification & short-listing tenderers, evaluate & advise upon tenders, negotiate contract, drafting & awarding of contracts.

• She was a Project Consultant to Leighton India Pvt Ltd for highway projects.

5. 2004 – 2005

Pupil in Chambers – Tay & Partners

• Angel has assisted in general corporate and commercial litigation work and arbitration proceedings related to disputes in construction and intellectual property rights.

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DETAILED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CON’T) 6. 2003 – 2004

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Leighton Contractors (M) Sdn Bhd

• Angel was principally involved in the contract administration of KL-Putrajaya Highway Project and Ipoh-Rawang Double Track Project.

7. 2001 – 2003

Project Executive cum Legal Adviser - Perunding NFL, Kuala Lumpur

• Angel was involved in the preparation of BOQ, tender documents, tender interviews & negotiation, award of projects and post-contract administration. Projects include extension of Sunway Medical Centre, Hotel Chalet, Luxury Bungalow, Townhouse, Shoplot, etc.

8. 1999 - 2001

Quantity Surveyor - Khuan Choo Development Sdn Bhd

• Angel’s main responsibility was to monitor and report on the company’s projects while working closely with external project consultants. Projects include Smart School, Shoplot, Office Tower, Residential Housing, etc.

• She was involved in reviving an abandoned project. Scope involved negotiating re-finance, tender and award of contracts and post contract & project management.

9. 1996 - 1999

Contract Administrator - Road Builders (M) Sdn Bhd

• Angel was a team member of the tender department in Kuala Lumpur. Involved in various tender exercises involving infrastructure works, road and highways construction, etc.

• She was the Assistant Contract Administrator for Seremban 2 Township Project consisting of sport complex, shop lots, double storey houses, bungalow, flyovers & bridges, etc.

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