Stonecutters Bridge is a 1,108m main span cable-stayed bridge over the entrance to Hong Kong’s container terminal (currently the third longest in the world). CDC acted for the contractor managing the complete commercial claims function throughout the construction.
Case Studies
Tseung Kwan O to Lam Tin Tunnel
CDC were appointed to prepare a strategy paper to identify recovery options for time and cost on the main tunnelling and lining works for the Tseung Kwan O to Lam Tin Tunnel project.
Ocean Park Water World, Hong Kong
CDC provided claims preparation and contract advice to the contractor throughout the construction phase of Ocean Park Water World project. The project involved construction of a state-of-the-art all-weather water park at Tai Shue Wan, Hong Kong incorporating 27 indoor and outdoor attractions and all E&M fit out.
Tuen Mun 54 Housing Authority Development
CDC provided claim research and drafting services to the main contractor for the Tuen Mun 54 public housing project comprising of five blocks of 4,400 flats and a commercial and community centre in Siu Hong, Tuen Mun.
Harmony Redevelopment (Lee Garden Three)
The Harmony Redevelopment project (now called Lee Garden Three) in the heart of Causeway Bay’s retail and commercial district comprised construction of a 27-storey commercial building with a five floor retail podium and underground parking.
M+ Museum
CDC provided claim research and drafting services to the curtain walling subcontractor on the M+Museum’s high-end architectural building. The issues related to technical interfaces, specification deficiencies, delayed access to the works and revised construction sequence.
Tolo Highway Widening
CDC provided advice to the Contractor in relation to a dispute regarding contractual interpretation for formwork finishes on the Tolo Highway widening project. CDC advised on appointment of experts, presentation of the claim as well as drafting the statement of clam for a mediation hearing.
Black Point Power Station
CDC provided claims and income management services to the civil works contractor for the Black Point Power Station Combined Cycle Gas Turbine project. The development is part of the Hong Kong government’s effort to replace older oil generation units with cleaner gas turbines to improve the territory’s air quality.
Midfield Terminal, Hong Kong International Airport
CDC provided ongoing contractual advice, claims management and preparation and led a multi-disciplinary team to resolve issues through mediation for the Midfield Terminal at Hong Kong International Airport.
MTR South Island Line Ocean Park and Wong Chuk Hang Stations
CDC prepared claims and position papers for the contractor in relation to securing increases of the target cost on this project comprising construction of two MTR stations and connecting viaducts.
MTR Express Rail Ngau Tam Mei to Tai Kong Po Tunnels
CDC provided contractual advice, claims management and preparation and negotiation support for the contractor. The project comprises 2.6km of twin tunnels constructed by drill and blast between two access shafts, one 40m deep and the other 90m deep.
MTR South Island Line Lei Tung and South Horizons Stations and Tunnels
CDC prepared claims for delay, disruption and extensions of time on the station structure and shaft excavation works for the negotiation of a supplemental agreement. The project comprised cut and cover tunnels and station structure and cavern excavation.
MTR West Island Line Kennedy Town Swimming Pool
This project comprised the first phase of a new swimming pool construction as part of re-provisioning for construction of the Kennedy Town Station on the West Island Line extension.
MTRC Express Rail Kowloon Terminus
CDC provided contractual advice, claims management and preparation and negotiation for several works packages under the JV agreement, including fabrication and erection of cruciform columns for the main station structure, provision of concrete and temporary work elements.
Kings Square 1 Commercial Development
CDC undertook a forensic delay analysis of events surrounding the failure of roof steelwork on an office development in Perth, Western Australia.
Australian Embassy Complex, Bangkok
CDC advised JEC on a dispute related to the MEP works on this high-profile embassy complex in Bangkok. The dispute involved the final account for the MEP works with a claim against the main contractor and counterclaim.
Kennedy Town Station
CDC provided contractual and strategic advice, claims management and claim preparation for the Kennedy Town station construction project. The project comprised construction of an underground railway station and overrun tunnel in a congested urban environment.
Hong Kong Government Legislative Council Building
CDC advised a subcontractor with regard to a dispute arising out of the installation of the cladding for the Hong Kong Government Legislative Council Building Chamber. CDC assisted with statement of claim preparation and preparation of the defence.
WSD Pressure Management and District Monitoring System
The project comprised a term contract for installation of flowmeters and valves into the existing water supply network in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
Ingiriya to Ratnapura Highway A8 Upgrade Sri Lanka
The project comprised the rehabilitation and improvement of 33km of road between Ingirya in Kalutara District of the Western Province and Ratnapura, the capital city of Sabaragamuwa Province.



















