| Expert Witness (Quantum)
Appointments |
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Arbitration
2007 - 2005 |
Dublin Bay
Submarine Pipeline – Ireland
Expert opinion, analysis and
report on the quantum of
claims and remedial
works including:
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Expert Reports,
and |
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Joint Statements
with Claimants quantum expert |
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Attendance at
procedural hearings. |
The case settled
shortly after issue of Experts Report on the Quantum of Overheads. |
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Litigation
2006 & 2005 |
Quay wall
strengthening and dredging
- UK
Associated British Ports v Hydro Soil Services NV and
Hydro Soil Services NV and Dredging International (UK) Ltd v Haecon NV and
Insurers (Part 20 Proceedings)
2005 - Expert opinion, analysis and
report on the quantum of
Clause 12 claims and
remedial works including:
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Analysis of
tender build up to determine rates |
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Expert Report,
and |
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Joint Statement
with Claimants and Defendants quantum expert. |
Quantum issues
were removed from the dispute shortly after issue of the Joint Statement.
2006 -
Expert
opinion and investigation on the quantum of Part 20 claims relating to
design and / or workmanship defects following Clause 12 judgement in 2005.
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Litigation
2004 – 2003 |
Coastal Outfall – dredging and
pipe protections works - UK
Expert opinion, analysis and
report on the quantum of claims including:
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Valuation of a redesign had it been constructed in 1995, |
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Cost of the original construction and subsequent remedial works, |
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Effect of finance costs on claimed amounts, |
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Preparation of an Expert Report, and |
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Attendance and testimony at mediation. |
The case settled
shortly after issue of Experts Reports. |
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Arbitration
2003 - 2001 |
Special Steel Plant: Sadat City
Egypt
Expert opinion, analysis and
report on the quantum of substantial claims and counter claims relating to
the procurement and construction of a special steel plant including:
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Analysis of
contract conditions relating to the provision of supplies, spare parts and
supervision, |
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Analysis of material supplies and calculation of liability for damages for
late delivery, |
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Analysis of prolongation events and calculation of entitlement to payment
for additional supplies and supervision, and |
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Expert Report |
The case settled
shortly after issue of Experts Reports. |
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Litigation
2002 - 2001
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Dredging and Reclamation works at
Cardiff Bay Barrage (Insurance Claims)
Expert opinion, analysis and
report on the quantum of insurance claims including:
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Analysis and
opinion on validity claims, |
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Investigation
and analysis of tendered rates for dredging spreads, |
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Opinion on
actual rates and prices of dredging spreads, |
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Opinion on
quantum of claims,
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Expert Report, and |
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Joint Statement with Plaintiffs quantum expert. |
The case settled
shortly after issue of Experts Reports. |
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Litigation
2000 - 1999
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Dredging and Reclamation works at
Cardiff Bay Barrage (Contract Claims)
Expert opinion, analysis and
report on the quantum of contract claims including:
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Analysis of programme and actual progress and opinion on validity of delay
and disruption claims, |
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Analysis of records and visualisation of dredging works on a weekly basis, |
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Opinion on quantum of claims, and
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Expert Report including a Joint Statement with Plaintiffs quantum expert. |
The case settled
shortly after issue of Quantum Experts Joint Statement. |
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Arbitration 1994 – 1993 |
Housing Estate Renovation: UK
Preparation of an Expert Report on the quantum of claims. Assist counsel in
the preparation of a Statement of Agreed Facts. The case
settled shortly after issue of Experts Reports. |
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Arbitration 1993 – 1992 |
Multi-storey development at Royal
Free Hospital site: UK
Preparation of Expert Report on
the quantum of claims. The case settled prior to hearing. |
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Arbitration 1989 |
Main Drainage Scheme: Wales
Preparation of Expert Report on
the quantum of claims associated with construction of main drainage scheme
including oral testimony at the hearing. |
| Advisor
Appointments |
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1994 to present |
Dredging, Reclamation & Offshore
Projects: International
Contractual, commercial and
quantum opinion and advice to an international dredging contractor
including:
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commercial and contractual risks and opportunities,
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identification and quantification of claims for time and money,
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dispute / negotiation support and multimedia presentations,
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preparation of standard conditions of contract |
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preparation of procedures for contracting and subcontracting
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contractual awareness training. |
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Adjudication / Claims
2007-2005 |
Dredging Works at Mill
Bay – UK
Management
of clause 12 ground conditions claim and preparation of documentation for
adjudication including instruction of legal representatives and expert
witnesses and preparation of documentation for adjudication.
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Claims
2006-2005 |
Flood
Defence Works – UK
Management
and negotiation of claims relating to defects due to organic contamination
of imported clay materials under a NEC framework contract.
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Claims
2006 - 2004 |
Cork Airport Terminal - Ireland
Opinion, advice and
quantification of contractual and commercial entitlements to additional time
and payment including the preparation of substantiating documentation. |
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Arbitration
2005 |
Penny’s Bay
– Hong Kong
Expert
opinion, analysis and report on the quantum of claims relating to dredging
and reclamation works.
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Claims
2005 |
Gas storage facility -
UK
Preparation and quantification of contractual and commercial
entitlements to additional time and payment due to weather delays.
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Adjudication
2004 – Present |
Building Works - UK
Opinion, analysis and
report on the quantum of a determination account.
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Arbitration 2003 - 2002
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Dredging Works for Red Sea Port
Authority: Egypt
Multimedia computer presentation
for use by witnesses during hearing, showing animations of the intended and
actual dredging progress and the effect on progress of claimed events.
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ADR
2002 |
Civil Engineering Works: UK
Analysis of claims and
preparation of computer presentation to facilitate a negotiated settlement. |
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Adjudication 2002 |
Building Works: UK
Assistance to the appointed
expert including opinion on the quantum of claims. |
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Insurance Claim
2001 – 2000 |
Anatolian Motorway Project:
Turkey
Advice and opinion on quantum of
substantial claims for the total loss of a tunnel and a viaduct caused by
the 1999 Earthquake in Turkey. Preparation of computer presentation to
facilitate the negotiated settlement. |
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Adjudication 2001 – 2000 |
National Portrait Gallery: UK
Opinion and advice on validity
and quantum of contractual claims in preparation for referral of disputes to
adjudication. |
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Claims
2001– 1997 |
Piling Works at Boyne Bridge:
Ireland
Opinion and advice on contractual
and commercial risks and liabilities. Identification of entitlements to
additional payment due to variations and delays. Preparation of
substantiating documentation resulting in an amicable negotiated settlement. |
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ADR
2000 |
Aktio-Preveza Tunnel &
Approaches: Greece
Advice and opinion on contractual
claims and preparation of computer presentation to facilitate a negotiated
settlement. |
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Litigation
2000 |
Claims under a Chartertime
Agreement: Canada / UK
Advice and opinion on the quantum
of claimed delays relating to a tow from Holland to Canada. |
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Claims
1999 – 1998 |
Shore Approach and Trenching at
Dabhol Power Project: India
Preparation of a claim document
including identification and substantiation of entitlements to additional
payment due to variations and delays. Assist negotiation of an amicable
settlement. |
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ADR Facilitation 1999 |
Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge River
Training Works: Bangladesh
Advice and opinion on validity
and quantum of substantial contractual claims relating to dredging and
reclamation works. Preparation and presentation of a multimedia computer
based presentation of the Contractor’s claims as part of a facilitation
procedure to achieve a negotiated settlement. Advice, opinion and
preparation of insurance claims. |
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Claims / ADR 1998 - 1997 |
Piling at Funchal Airport
Extension Phase 2: Madeira
Advice and opinion on contract
and commercial risks. Management of onsite quantity surveyor. Preparation of
a claim document including identification and substantiation of entitlements
to additional payment due to variations and delays. Preparation of computer
presentation and assist in negotiation of an amicable settlement of the final
account. |
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Contract Management
1998 - 1997 |
Butinge Oil Terminal / Pipeline:
Lithuania
Opinion and advice on contractual
and commercial risks and liabilities. Preparation and negotiation of
contracts, subcontracts and JV Agreements. Establishment of site procedures
to ensure payment of all monies due under the contract. Opinion and advice
during settlement negotiations. |
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Claims / ADR 1997 - 1996 |
Piling at Funchal Airport
Extension Phase 1: Madeira
Management of onsite quantity
surveyor. Set up systems for record keeping and notifications. Preparation
of a claim document including identification and substantiation of
entitlements to additional payment due to variations and delays.
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Claims / ADR 1996 – 1994 |
Hibernia Solid Ballasting Works:
Canada
Opinion and advice on commercial
and contractual risks and liabilities associated with tender submission.
Assist contract & subcontract negotiations. Advice and opinion on liability
for delays. Preparation and quantification of claims. Assist negotiation of
an amicable settlement of contractual claims. |
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Claims
1996 |
Pollution Prevention Storm Tunnel
(1km long 2.1m diameter): Wales
Opinion and advice on contractual
and commercial risks and liabilities. Identification of entitlements to
additional payment due to variations and delays. Preparation of
substantiating documentation and computer presentation, which resulted in an
amicable negotiated settlement. |
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Claims
1996 - 1995 |
Foul Sewer Tunnel and Deep Open
Cut Drainage Scheme: UK
Advice on and preparation of
contractual claims including assisting a negotiated settlement. |
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Claims
1995 |
Deep Open Cut Foul Scheme: UK
Advice on and preparation of
contractual claims including assisting a negotiated settlement. |
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Claims
1995 |
North Lantau Expressway: Hong
Kong
Opinion and advice on strategy
and liability of the Contractor in respect of lack of consolidation of
marine deposits and the occurrence of mud waves. |
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Claims
1994 |
Piling Works: UK
Preparation of statement of claim
and expert advice on quantum of claim. |
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ADR
1994 |
Pergau Hydro Electric Project:
Malaysia
Review of contractual claims and
preparation of a multimedia computer presentation to facilitate a negotiated
settlement. |
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Litigation
ADR
1994 |
Fire at Bansal Warehouse: UK
Preparation animated computer
presentation for use by expert witnesses. |
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Litigation ADR
1993 |
Road to the Katse Dam: Lesotho
Preparation animated computer
presentation of progress of construction for use by expert witnesses.
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ADR
Arbitration
1993 |
Topdown substructure: UK
Advice and opinion on validity
and quantum of claims and preparation of a multimedia computer presentation
of claims to facilitate a negotiated settlement. |
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Litigation ADR
1992 |
Tunnel Works: Scotland
Advice and preparation of
computer presentation of claim to facilitate a negotiated settlement. |
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Claims / ADR
1993 – 1992 |
F3 Gravity Base Structure:
Netherlands
Review and identification of
events causing delay and additional cost. Advice and opinion on the validity
and quantum of possible claims. Draft claim document including management of
claim team comprising of the clients engineering personnel. Liaison with
Dutch lawyers. Preparation of a multimedia computer presentation to
facilitate a negotiated settlement. |
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Arbitration
1989 - 1988 |
Drainage Works: UK
Assistant to advocate and quantum
expert including preparation of pleadings and witness statements. Attendance
for the duration of a 1 week hearing. |
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Arbitration
1988 - 1987 |
Sea Defence Works: UK
Preparation of contractor’s
claims following forfeiture of contract by the Employer. Assistance to legal
team and attendance for the duration of a 4 week hearing. |
