Systech began working in the Asia Pacific region in 1995, initially in Japan before branching out to include China, Korea and south-east Asia.

Our multi-disciplinary team delivers expert advice and practical support across a wide range of sectors, including:

• Infrastructure
• Transportation (road, rail, airports, ports)
• Oil and gas
• Power and energy
• Industrial and process
• Environmental (offshore wind turbines, carbon capture, flue gas desulfurisation)
• Water and wastewater
• Buildings (commercial, residential, healthcare, education)
• Mining and natural resources
• Shipping and marine
• Aircraft

Building on our initial success in the region, our presence in China is coordinated from our Beijing office, enabling us to actively engage with many Chinese contractors. We support Chinese firms both domestically and in overseas markets, helping them manage complex projects with a focus on risk management, profitability, and sustainability.

We have found strong demand not only for dispute resolution services, but also for broader risk management support, including contract advisory, proactive dispute avoidance and customised training programs.

As the market continues to evolve, our multi-disciplinary practice, with its global footprint, allows us the scalability to grow alongside our Chinese partners.

Note: for work undertaken in China, Systech works with our partner, Saisida (SSD) consulting.

We understand the high standards expected by major Chinese firms and the importance of delivering projects efficiently, compliantly and without dispute.

As a multi-disciplinary practice (MDP), our comprehensive support spans the full project lifecycle, with particular focus on the pre-contract phase, where the foundation for successful delivery is established. Our services include:

• Pre-contract planning: baseline scheduling, procurement advice, contract reviews and training.
• Project controls: schedule management, cost management, risk management and governance. 
• Claims and dispute resolution: forensic delay analysis, quantum assessments, negotiation and expert witness services.
• Contract delivery support: contract management, NEC4 and FIDIC contracts experience, progress monitoring, project controls.
• Strategic and advisory services: commercial advice, Dispute Adjudication Boards (DABs), independent advisory experts.

In addition, Systech Law offers UK-trained and regulated construction lawyers, providing both contentious and non-contentious services such as contract drafting, joint venture agreements, dispute boards, arbitration, and litigation.

This multi-disciplinary practice model means we can support Chinese contractors from project concept to completion with a preventative, risk-aware approach.

We have a diverse range of clients and have worked on mega projects across the globe, some of which can be seen here as well as in the projects slideshow below.

These projects exemplify our ability to provide strategic advice and hands-on delivery across diverse jurisdictions, always with a focus on practical solutions and successful outcomes.

Cruise Ship Construction, Nagasaki

The construction of two new-build prototype luxury cruise ships built in Nagasaki, Japan and delivered in 2016 and 2017.

Value: $2bn
Contract: Bespoke

Service provided: Contract and schedule management including evaluation and response to subcontractors’ claims for compensation and extensions of time along with associated negotiations. Monitoring and reporting subcontractors’ performance and advising on the implementation of schedule mitigation measures and corrective actions.

Ecovix Drillships and FPSOs, Brazil

This project was a contract to build eight hulls for FPSOs for Brazil's state run oil company.

Value: $5.8bn

Contract: Design and build

Service provided: Systech established commercial and contractual procedures for the shipyard along with associated staff training. We provided ongoing contractual and schedule support including dispute resolution.

Paul Lin

Chief Representative - PRC

Paul is based in Beijing and brings more than 30 years’ experience in the real estate and construction industries, having held senior roles with ING Real Estate, CBRE, JLL and Colliers. Before joining Systech, he advised Chinese clients on outbound investment projects across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Trained as a civil engineer, Paul is a member of the Chartered Institute of Building.

Email: p.linconsult@systech-int.com

Stephen P. Rayment

CEO and Group Managing Director

Stephen Rayment co-founded Systech International in 1991 with Mark Woodward-Smith and he is the CEO & Group Managing Director with responsibility for the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Australia. Stephen is also responsible for all strategic and policy matters. Stephen regularly visits Japan to meet with the local team and to meet with clients, current and prospective.

Email: stephen.rayment@systech-int.com

Ian Huggett 

Regional Managing Consultant – Japan (APAC)

Ian oversees Systech's work within the APAC region, ensuring that client expectations are met through consistent delivery of high-quality services across all disciplines. Ian has worked with Systech for more than 30 years and has been based in the Asia Pacific region, including having worked with Japanese clients, for more than 20 years. 

Email: ihuggettconsult@systech-int.com

Rebecca Redhead

Managing Consultant

Based in Japan and having worked with Japanese clients for over 20 years, Rebecca is a barrister qualified in England and Wales with over 25 years’ international experience providing practical, commercially-focused legal advice on contentious and non-contentious matters.

She primarily focusses on construction and engineering projects including rail, energy, petrochemicals and infrastructure. She has provided in-house legal and commercial support to many European and Japanese contractors, consortia and joint ventures. Rebecca has wide experience in negotiating and drafting bespoke and standard form contracts.

Email: rredheadconsult@systech-int.com

Kerry Wadman

Managing Consultant

Kerry is an experienced construction and engineering lawyer with a strong track record across the Asia Pacific region, particularly in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. He has advised on complex projects spanning energy, infrastructure and transport, providing commercially focused support on both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Kerry has extensive expertise in contract negotiation, claims management and dispute resolution and has worked closely with international contractors and project teams to deliver practical solutions that balance risk and commercial outcomes in APAC’s complex construction environment. 

Email: kerry.wadman@systech-int.com

As a British consultancy, Systech will add significant value through our international expertise, while our open approach and rich experience in Asia ensures a deep respect and understanding for the needs and culture of Chinese contractors.

Our global team supports you across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring consistent delivery for all locations where Chinese contractors operate.

We bring a preventative mindset to our work, reducing your exposure to risk while enhancing project performance, value, and outcomes.