Sectors

Our experts have worked on, and given evidence about, projects across six broad sectors in the Middle East, Africa, the UK, Europe, Central Asia and Australia.

Energy and power

Power stations, solar plant, hydro-electric refurbishment and wider energy projects.

Experts in this sector: Jamie Shafto, Stephen M John, Michael Whiting

Delay

Solar power plant

Region
Middle East
Forum
ICC arbitration
Parties
EPC contractor v civil subcontractor
Our role
Delay expert

Experts: Jamie Shafto

Issues: Responsibility for delay

Evidence: Expert reports, joint statements; oral evidence under cross-examination

Oil, gas, process and industrial

Oil and gas, LNG plant and tanks, LPG extraction and fractionation, crude oil refining, gas processing and pipelines, process plants, phosphate processing and industrial facilities.

Experts in this sector: Michael Roos, Jamie Shafto, Stephen M John, Michael Whiting

DelayQuantum

LPG extraction and fractionation plant

Region
Gulf
Forum
ICC arbitration
Parties
EPC contractor v subcontractor (two subcontracts)
Our role
Delay expert; quantum expert for the main contractor

Experts: Jamie Shafto, Michael Roos

Issues: Responsibility for delay, prolongation, disruption, variations, head office overheads

Evidence: Oral evidence under cross-examination by King’s Counsel (delay)

Water, wastewater and desalination

Desalination plants, water distribution, sewage and wastewater treatment, and water tunnels.

Experts in this sector: Michael Roos, Jamie Shafto, Stephen M John

Quantum

Desalination plant

Region
Gulf
Forum
Arbitration
Parties
Main contractor (appointing party)
Our role
Quantum expert

Experts: Michael Roos

Issues: Contract balance, retention, additional man-hours, performance bonds, liquidated damages, non-compliant work, defects

Evidence: Expert report

Transport and infrastructure

Rail, metro and tram, highways and roads, airports and aviation, marine infrastructure, ports and tunnels.

Experts in this sector: Michael Roos, Jamie Shafto, Stephen M John, Michael Whiting

Delay

International airport

Region
Gulf
Forum
ICC arbitration
Parties
Main contractor v specialist systems subcontractor
Our role
Delay expert

Experts: Jamie Shafto

Issues: Responsibility for delay

Evidence: Expert reports, joint statements; oral evidence under cross-examination

Commercial, residential and public buildings

High-rise commercial and residential towers, residential complexes, mixed-use developments, offices, retail and data centres, and public buildings: hospitals and healthcare facilities, education and PFI projects.

Experts in this sector: Michael Roos, Jamie Shafto, Stephen M John, Michael Whiting

Technical

Post-tensioned high-rise towers (eleven blocks)

Region
UAE
Forum
DIAC arbitration
Parties
Not stated
Our role
Technical expert

Experts: Stephen M John

Issues: Post-tensioning

Evidence: Expert evidence

Hospitality and leisure

Hotels and resorts, and works for major international sporting events.

Experts in this sector: Michael Roos, Jamie Shafto, Stephen M John, Michael Whiting

DelayQuantum

Landmark hotel

Region
UAE
Forum
DIAC arbitration
Parties
Subcontractor v main contractor (MEP packages)
Our role
Delay expert; quantum expert; quantum analysis support

Experts: Jamie Shafto, Michael Roos, Michael Whiting

Issues: Responsibility for delay; variations, prolongation and disruption across MEP packages; alleged scope creep

Evidence: Expert reports and a joint statement

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