Profile
Pay Wen is a Managing Associate in the Arbitration Department. She specializes in construction and commercial disputes, with substantial experience in high-value arbitrations across the UAE, Malaysia, and other jurisdictions. Pay Wen has represented developers, contractors, and multinational companies in complex proceedings under various arbitration rules including DIAC, ADCCAC, and AIAC. Her practice focuses on technically complex construction disputes involving variations, delay claims, prolongation costs, and performance bond matters.
Prior to relocating to the UAE, Pay Wen practiced in Malaysia as a Senior Associate at a reputable law firm, where she handled construction disputes, international arbitration, and commercial litigation. Her experience includes representing multinational contractors in adjudications and arbitrations, advising on EPC contracts, and handling matters involving FIDIC contracts.
- Fellowship, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
- Asian International Arbitration Centre Certificate in Adjudication
- Master of Laws in International Commercial Law, Northumbria University, UK
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Northumbria University, UK
- Diploma in International Arbitration, Brickfield Asia College, Malaysia
- Admitted to the Malaysian Bar (2017)
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
- Committee Member, China-Asean Legal Cooperation Centre (CALCC)
- English (Fluent)
- Bahasa Malaysia/Indonesia (Fluent)
- Mandarin (Fluent)
- Cantonese (Fluent)