FIDIC Contracts in Asia Pacific A Practical Guide to Application

Foreword to the Second Edition

Dr Cyril Chern

Foreword to the First Edition

Bill Howard – FIDIC President

About the editor

Contributors 

1. Introduction

Dr Donald Charrett

2.  The FIDIC Golden Principles

Dr Donald Charrett

3. Preparation of Particular Conditions

Dr Donald Charrett

4. The FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Underground Works (the Emerald Book)

The Late Hon. Peter Vickery QC 

5. JICA’s Perspectives on the Use of FIDIC Contracts

Kenji Kuronuma, Chiyo Haoka and Yoko Takebayashi

6.  Applying FIDIC Contracts in Australia

Dr Donald Charrett and Jacob Xuereb

7. Applying FIDIC Contracts in the People’s Republic of China

Dr Yuting Chen and Professor Zhang Shuibo

8. Applying FIDIC contracts in Fiji

Komal Singh

9. Applying FIDIC contracts in Hong Kong

Julie-Anne Mallis

10. Applying FIDIC contracts in India

Sri Venkatesh, Kanika Chugh, Ashutosh Kumar Srivastava, Suhael Buttan, Manav Bhatia and Anuj Nakade

11.  Applying FIDIC contracts in Indonesia

Prof Dr Sarwono Hardjomuljadi, Ir Dona Alisyah Siregar, Henrico Hariandja, Dr Peni Jati Setyowati, Ir Enni M. Soetanto, Reynaldo Albertiny, M Ilham, Immanuel Bonardo Hutagalung

12. Applying FIDIC contracts in Japan

Kaori Sugimoto

13. Applying FIDIC Contracts in Korea

Mino Han amd Jennifer (Eun Kyung) Yoo

14. Applying FIDIC contracts in Malaysia

Julie-Anne Mallis

15. Applying FIDIC Contracts in Mongolia

Dorjkhand Maravdorj

16. Applying FIDIC Contracts in New Zealand

Sarah Sinclair

17. Pakistan

Khawaja Hamid Mushtaq

18.  Applying FIDIC contracts in Papua New Guinea

Joseph Barbaro, Ryan Warokra and Gertrude Tamade

19. Applying FIDIC contracts in the Philippines

Salvador P. Castro Jr.

20.  Applying FIDIC Contracts in Singapore

Yvonne Foo

21. Applying FIDIC contracts in Sri Lanka

Dr Harsha Cabral, Malith Mendis and Chamaka Ambagahawita

22. Applying FIDIC Contracts in Thailand

Thanapat Yaemklin, Kumpon Kittipongpattana, Chokchai Netngamsawang, Ukrit Sornprohm, Tatchai Luangphatarawong

23. Applying FIDIC contracts in Vietnam

Le The Hung and Tran Pham Hoang Tung

Biography

Donald Charrett is a barrister, arbitrator, mediator, expert and dispute board member practising in technology, engineering and construction (TEC) disputes. He is a member of the FIDIC President’s List of Adjudicators and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He was named as Best Construction Law Practitioner, Australia 2016 by Business Worldwide Magazine and a Thought Leader - Construction by Lexology Index 2019 - 2026. His legal publications include articles on expert evidence, FIDIC contracts, dispute boards, dispute avoidance and resolution, contract risk, forensic engineering, contractual lessons from past projects, design and construct contracts, quantum meruit, solidary liability.

"I highly commend this book for its practical guidance in the drafting of Particular Conditions to a FIDIC Contract, but also for its examination of construction law across multiple jurisdictions. This country-by-country analysis offers readers valuable insight each country’s key legal and industry concerns." Kiri Parr, Kiri Parr Law Pty Ltd, Member of FIDIC Contracts Committee

"With this new edition, Dr Charrett continues his highly valuable series of up-to-date reviews of the application of FIDIC contracts in numerous countries and allows the reader to benefit from the insight of specialists in each location. This book, like those for other regions offered by Dr Charrett, offers excellent introductions to the topic, not least for those, including the undersigned, who are desperately seeking insight regarding the interface between FIDIC provisions and the applicable law in jurisdictions where there is little else that has been published. Highly recommended." David Brown, Solicitor / Avocat à la Cour | Clyde & Co

"FIDIC Contracts in Asia Pacific is a valuable resource when it comes to understanding the FIDIC suite and assisting the industry in maximising the benefit from the suite, whether or not any particular project adopts one of the FIDIC contracts." Phillip Greenham, JBM Advisory

"It is a pleasure to contribute to FIDIC Contracts in Africa and the Middle East: A Practical Guide to Application, expertly edited by Dr Donald Charrett. FIDIC contracts are widely recognised as the global standard for international construction, but their successful use depends not simply on their form, but on their careful adaptation to local legal and commercial environments. This book makes a valuable contribution by bridging that gap, providing practical, jurisdiction-specific insight into how the FIDIC framework interacts with the laws and realities of projects across Africa and the Middle East. Drawing on the collective expertise of leading practitioners, it highlights the importance of aligning General and Particular Conditions, and reinforces the principle that effective contract administration is central to dispute avoidance. From my experience in dispute resolution, it is clear that many disputes arise not from the contracts themselves, but from their misapplication; this work addresses that challenge directly. I am confident it will serve as an essential resource for all those engaged in the delivery, management, and resolution of international construction project." Dr Michael Keith Daly FPD IAA AAA