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Our projects
Construction & Engineering
Complex building envelope surrounds research campus dispute
Complex building envelope surrounds research campus dispute
Engaged to prepare an independent expert report and analysis of critical delay and disruption for an ICC Arbitration hearing relating to a dispute arising on a large energy and environmental research campus in the Middle East. The facility comprises five main buildings: a research centre, library, conference centre, IT centre and musalla, together with ancillary buildings within a 60he site. Key issues surrounded the complex envelope featuring glass reinforced concrete (GRC) façades and roofs that connects the buildings.
Technology
Expert advisory services for complex High Court technology case
Expert advisory services for complex High Court technology case
Appointed to provide expert technical advisory services for Lead Counsel in a long-running, complex UK High Court public sector technology case. The dispute surrounds the adequacy of a high-throughput electronic funds transfer at point of sale (EFTPOS) system and its various interlinking components and services. The exercise involved assessment of the contemporaneous evidence disclosed in order to ascertain whether hypotheses from the Defendant’s technical expert were valid.
Technology
Expert witness services in high-profile information technology case
Expert witness services in high-profile information technology case
Instructed as technology expert witness in a high-profile UK High Court case regarding functionality of a large, bespoke electronic funds transfer at point of sale (EFTPOS) payment and accounting system. Analysed contemporaneous and legacy documentation to opine on the suitability of the development process adopted in construction of the system. Key issues included the robustness of the software and its functionality, adequacy of the support services alongside review of historic bugs and issues, and testing practices.
Technology
Tactical approach to negotiations helps resolve public sector IT dispute
Tactical approach to negotiations helps resolve public sector IT dispute
Appointed to provide technical advisory services for a UK public sector IT implementation project which had fallen into dispute due to a disagreement regarding requirement gaps and scope creep. Following a “kill or cure” assessment, deployed tactic to assist the client with analysing the technical components of the delivery against the contractual dependencies to provide a ‘strengths and weaknesses’ portfolio for negotiation. The output provided to the client enabled successful continuation of the implementation.
Construction & Engineering
Adjudication decides contractor -v- subcontractor building services dispute
Adjudication decides contractor -v- subcontractor building services dispute
Construction adjudication services to resolve a dispute arising between a main contractor and its mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) building services subcontractor, engaged for the refurbishment of a residential and office building in London, England. The dispute concerned whether the contractor wrongfully terminated the subcontractor’s contract for the supply, installation, testing, demonstration and commissioning of MEP building services systems, and the sum due to either party, depending on the decision on the validity of the termination.
Construction & Engineering
Private residential dispute in London resolved through adjudication
Private residential dispute in London resolved through adjudication
Third party adjudication services for the resolution of a dispute arising during the refurbishment of a Grade II listed private residence in central London, England. Scope involved construction of a single-storey front basement and single-storey rear basement, including mechanical and electrical services and external works. The dispute concerned the Contractor’s entitlement to extensions of time, partial possession dates, their effect on the parties’ obligations and liabilities, and the date on which practical completion was achieved.
Materials
Detailed programme analysis for open-pit gold mine dispute
Detailed programme analysis for open-pit gold mine dispute
Independent delay expert analysis in an international arbitration case concerning the termination of a civil and earthworks subcontractor by the Employer at a US$175m open-pit gold mine facility in West Africa. The 924,000oz gold reserves facility, the first to be built in the region for more than two years, includes a processing plant, tailings storage, ball mill and carbon-in-leach (CIL) tank. Performed a detailed programme and causation analysis relating to delays on the project, leading to a US$50m dispute.
Transportation
Technology advice for electronic toll charge programme in Southern Africa
Technology advice for electronic toll charge programme in Southern Africa
Technology advisory services in support of a European consortium engaged in a dispute relating to the commissioning of an open road tolling project in Southern Africa. Operating under the FIDIC Gold Book Conditions of Contract for Design, Build and Operate (DBO) projects, the dispute arose over the impact of delay and allegations of the Employer failing to discharge its operational obligations. Assessed fitness for purpose relative to expected KPIs and assumptions, system scalability and performance tuning for the future.
Telecommunications
SAP implementation project recovery for large media corporation
SAP implementation project recovery for large media corporation
Expert technology advisory services for a US$60m dispute relating to the implementation of an SAP enterprise resource planning software system at a major UK media and broadcasting corporation. The organisation was advised that specific SAP modules could interface with its legacy systems with no customisation and no changes to the existing legacy systems. In the event, the legacy systems required extensive re-work and the lifespan of the project, initially 12 months, extended to nearly three years.
Technology
Integrated expert team determines critical delays on high-tech data centre
Integrated expert team determines critical delays on high-tech data centre
Integrated programming, delay and IT expert services for an adjudication arising on a US$105m data centre in a European city to support 22MW of critical IT load. The 11,000m2 facility includes 5,200m2 of Tier III technical data centre space split into six self-contained data halls, each with dedicated power and cooling systems. Determined methodology for analysing causes of critical delay, appropriate baseline programme for measuring critical delay, and determined critical path for each project phase.
Construction & Engineering
Baseline programme investigated for Central Asian skyscraper complex
Baseline programme investigated for Central Asian skyscraper complex
Instructed to provide delay and quantum expert opinion for an ICC arbitration case relating to a prestigious, US$1.3bn mixed-use skyscraper complex in the heart of a capital city in Central Asia. The proposed architectural landmark comprises a residential tower, a commercial tower with retail and entertainment facilities, and a 7-star hotel located offshore on a man-made island. Investigated baseline programme and ascertained reasons for construction delays and why works were not further progressed at date of termination.
Oil & Gas
Contract termination stalls early production of onshore oil and gas field
Contract termination stalls early production of onshore oil and gas field
Appointed to produce an expert delay report for an LCIA arbitration case relating to an onshore early production facility in the Middle East. The proposed 150,000 barrels of oil per day scheme included oil and gas gathering systems and pipelines, and associated sulphur handling and granulation plant. Report addressed matters relating to planning and programming with respect to the critical path and delays that occurred on the project, which was terminated during the detailed design stage.
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