Stuart Wilks
Hewitt Decipher Partnership evolves to Decipher, A DeSimone company.
We are excited to announce that Hewitt Decipher Partnership will now operate under a new name: Decipher, a DeSimone Company.
Director, Andy Hewitt will be stepping down from the day to day running of the business as he transitions to semi-retirement. The Decipher management team will be picking up the reigns.
Established in 2001, Decipher is a dedicated team of construction experts and consultants based in the UK. It offers services including quantum and project advisory, quantity surveying, project planning, dispute resolution, expert testimony and training.
Decipher was recently acquired by DeSimone Consulting Engineers and now operates as Decipher, A DeSimone company. You can read about the acquisition here.
The evolution puts the company in a stronger position to serve our existing clients in the UAE and brings exciting opportunities for both you and us.
What this means for our clients
Rest assured, you can still expect the very best level of skill and expertise from the team. Little will change day-to-day for our existing clients and we will still provide the high-quality services you expect.
Stay in touch
As we formally transition to Decipher, you’ll no longer hear from us on this account. However, we would like to stay in touch.
If you would like to continue hearing from us with news, advice, events and webinars, you can sign up to the Decipher database here.
Claims Class
The training side of our business, Claims Class, has also joined the DeSimone family but will continue to operate as usual. Andy Hewitt is still involved as a course developer and tutor to our hundreds of students across the globe. Following 12 years of success, we also plan to expand and diversify the course portfolio. You can expect some exciting new courses in the coming months.
Stay up to date with training courses, and receive free advice on preparing construction claims. Sign up to the Claims Class mailing list here.
Looking to the future
Paul Gibbons, CEO at Decipher, comments: “it is exciting news that Decipher has joined DeSimone. Not only will this allow us to service clients on a global stage, it also means that we can raise the profile of our training offering, Claims Class, ensuring that the future professionals of tomorrow are trained and developed”.
Andy Hewitt also commented on the change: “whilst I am stepping away from the consultancy and management side of the business, my passion for training and education remains. I will, therefore, still be working as a tutor and educator under the Claims Class banner to help people increase their knowledge and enhance their careers. I am sure that Claims Class will continue to thrive under the management of Paul, Nina and the broader DeSimone team”.
If you have any comments, questions or would just like to get in touch, please contact Nina on nina.hewitt@decipher-group.com
Arcadis - The Root Cause of Disputes?
I always look forward to reviewing Arcadis annual Global Construction Dispute Report.
The 2022 report starts with the following summary.
“From 2020 to 2021 the average value of disputes declined by 3% across the globe but remains at historically high levels compared to 2019 and earlier. The average time taken to resolve disputes increased significantly, by almost 15%, for the first time in three years. There was also a consensus that the overall number of disputes increased.”
So, the industry hasn't learned much about dispute avoidance. It continues to spend significant time and money on dispute resolution. And, the effects of COVID and the Ukraine conflict is likely to create more challenges in future. It follows that in such circumstances, conflict and dispute will only increase.
Two Leading Causes
It is no surprise that the report identifies the two leading causes of disputes as being:
- Party failures to understand contractual obligations
- poorly drafted or unsubstantiated claims.
Nothing has changed here. Arcadis have highlighted these failures since they began publishing the report 12 years ago.
The report highlights that many contractors have had to absorb increased supply chain costs. It also notes that contractors have had to overrun costs to complete projects. This has a direct impact on their bottom line. Employers should expect to see a rise in change/variation requests and disputes, as contractors attempt to recover unanticipated costs.
Arcadis also identified the most important factors in the mitigation/early resolution of disputes as follows:
- Owner/contractor willingness to compromise.
- Accurate and timely schedules (programmes) and reviews by project staff or third parties.
- Contractor transparency of cost data in support of claimed damages.
The Middle East
In the Middle East, the report advises that “respondents also advised there were more disputes in 2021 and they expect the number of disputes to continue to increase throughout 2022”. Given that we continue to see inadequate contract administration and project controls performed by inadequately trained, experienced, and qualified personnel on Middle East projects, this comes as little surprise to us.
The report states that in the Middle East, “Owner/contractor/subcontractor failing to understand and/or comply with its contractual obligations remained the most common cause of dispute in 2021”. The third most common cause is “poorly drafted or incomplete and unsubstantiated claims” and ARCADIS make the point that “It is common to see extension of time claims using incorrect logic and analysis techniques, meaning the receiving party can easily reject the claim where poor narrative and incorrect logic prevent entitlement to a claim”. This is something that we agree with from hands-on experience.
The report notes that “Adherence to the basics of effective claims management such as early notification, accurate record keeping, correctly updated programs reflecting actual progress, and logically drafted claims based on factual evidence will assist parties to obtain earlier resolution and avoid the perils of this year’s top dispute cause of owner/contractor/ subcontractor failing to understand and/or comply with its contractual obligations.” We agree with this observation, and it echoes advice that we have been giving to our clients for many years.
So, Arcadis continue to report that things are not improving in the world of dispute avoidance, but also consistently identifies the same causes of disputes.
The Root Causes?
Here are my thoughts on the underlying root causes that contribute to this situation:
- Usually, on the advice of their consultants, Employers change a balanced allocation of risk contained in standard forms of contract. This typically obliges contractors to absorb more risk than is sensible or equitable.
- Contract documents are prepared by inadequately experienced individuals. This results in poorly expressed conditions, ambiguities and conflicts.
- Contractors do not carefully examine the contract documents during tender.
- The Contractor often fails to identify risks.
- Contractors do not review the contract documents before signing. As a result, they enter into contracts containing poorly expressed conditions, ambiguities and conflicts.
- The project participants do not invest in adequately trained, qualified or experienced contract administration and project controls staff. The staff they employ are unable to manage such responsibilities to an adequate professional standard.
- Project participants do not invest in advice and assistance from external experts when internal resources are not adequately experienced.
- Teams do not have the time to devote to dealing with challenging matters.
Mistakes Contractors Make...
- Contractors fail to submit notices or fail to submit them in the correct form.
- Contractors do not report progress accurately or truthfully.
- Contractors do not keep adequate records of deployed resources or activities being undertaken.
- Contractors consider claims on the basis of when they discover that they “need” more time and/or money. This is opposed to when they become entitled to compensation.
- Contractors fail to respect time frames for submission of claims and leave them to the end of the project, resulting in:
- Large, complicated claims for multiple events. These are difficult and time-consuming to prepare, respond to and agree.
- The respondent having little incentive to resolve claims equitably when the project is approaching completion.
- Cashflow issues.
- Demobilisation on both sides of the contracting fence of people with knowledge of the project and the events.
- Claims do not contain the required information to prove that entitlement exists or the amount of compensation.
- Responses to claims do not contain sufficient information. They then fail to convince either party that the findings of the claim are fair in accordance with the contract.
- Claims and responses may not be properly or easily understood by the other party.
Let Us Help
Hewitt Decipher Partnership’s expert consultants have been helping clients to avoid disputes for many years. We know how to comply with good practice. As a result, the team can help ensure your project controls and systems are suitable and professionally managed. If you have a justifiable claim, or if you are responding to claims, we ensure that claims are resolved in a timely manner. We also provide training and education to companies and individuals.
Can we help you? To find out how, get in touch.
Omissions Webinar - June 2022
Omissions remain one of the most popular and challenging subjects on the Hewitt Decipher website. The question of whether money can be withheld for items in the BoQ but not required for the project is one which comes up time and again. What are your rights when things are omitted from contracts or projects? What do you need to know and how can you tackle the many legal complexities that arise?
Find out all you need to know about claiming, or defending claims relating to omitted items in FIDIC contracts.
In this webinar MD, Paul Gibbons, Andy Hewitt and top construction Solicitors, Glenn Bull and Paula Boast of law firm Charles Russell Speechlys, look at omissions in FIDIC Contracts. The team examine a range of subjects relating to disputes and omissions in construction projects.
And if you haven't already done so, do take a look at the article on the subject. You'll find more on this difficult subject here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Following the webinar, we took some of the most popular questions and put them to our speakers. They've provided their answers below:
If the volume of omission is high (more than 5% or between 10-15%) how we can administrate time related cost saving entitlement for employer and how can we calculate the entitlement of profit and loss for the contractor? How does the base line programme become a major role in this subject?
- Unless the contract period has been reduced as a result of the omissions, there will be no time-related time savings due to the Employer. If the contract period has been reduced, an analysis of the prelims will provide a means of evaluation.
- Loss of head office overheads and profit may be calculated based on reasonableness, maybe by calculating a percentage based on the previous years’ audited accounts of the Contractor.
- The baseline programme may be used to calculate any resulting reduction in the contract period, by adjusting it for the omissions.
- Please note that this answers the questions raised and does not comment on the contractual entitlement to any of the actions described.
In a (FIDIC) Lump Sum Contract are the BOQ Rates fixed?
Yes unless there is a reason to change the rates as described in Sub-Clause 12.3 (Evaluation)
Under a FIDIC lump sum contract, the BOQ contains items which do not exist in the contract drawings or the specifications; hence, the contractor will NOT execute these items. For this, the Employer or the Engineer decides to issue a VO to omit those BOQ items to reduce the amount of the contract price. This is a repeated case in a large number of project despite the scope NOT changing and the lump sum nature of the contract. If this matter is taken to arbitration, will the contractor win and be paid the amount of the omitted items?
- This answer assumes that the question refers to a Red-Book which has been converted to a lump sum.
- Sub-Clause 14.1 (The Contract Price) states that the quantities are estimates and are not to be taken as actual or correct quantities.
- Sub-Clause 1.5 (Priority of Documents) places the bill of quantities below the specification and drawings.
- Consequently, the work included in the lump-sum is defined by the works detailed on the contract drawings and contract specification.
- Anything included in the bill of quantities that is not included on the drawings and in the specification is not included in the lump sum price, so may not be omitted.
- If the Employer or Engineer is seeking an omission for such items, would they also consider paying extra for items not included or under-measured in the bill of quantities?
Do you think FIDIC Red book (1999) sub-clause 13.1 (d) "omission of any work unless it is to carried out by the others" needs more elaboration/explanation? Still in RD (Red Book 2017 it (13.1 (iv)states, "the omission of any work, unless it is to be carried out by others without the agreement of the Parties" ?
I think this is quite clear - It is a direct obligation of the Employer. The 2017 contract modifies the clause to allow the Contractor to agree to an omission (this could previous have been done by negotiation anyway). No doubt, in order to agree such an action, the Contractor would seek to recover any loss of profit and under-recovery of overheads and to be absolved of any liability for the work to be carried out by others.
Can omissions lead to an extension of time (EOT)?
I cannot think of any circumstances where this would be the case.
In lumpsum contracts, what is the best way to deal with variations either on the lumpsum basis or remeasure basis?
- My Middle East experience tells me that the to answer this by saying by employing properly qualified quantity surveyors for whom such things are a matter of routine.
- The question is somewhat confusing. A contract will be on either a lump-sum or remeasurement basis – it cannot be both.
- On a remeasureable contract the works will be remeasured and evaluated based on the as-built condition. Therefore, any variations to the original scope will be included in the remeasurement and evaluation.
- On a lump-sum contract, variations must be measured and evaluated individually in order that an adjustment may be made to the contract price. This should done by measuring and evaluating the work omitted by the variation, measuring and evaluating the work added by the variation and the difference between the two will be the adjustment to the contract price. As I said earlier, a straightforward quantity surveying exercise.
If for example, the paint colour was different than what was approved during the execution, can there be a claim for such change?
- If the administration of the change or the availability of the paint specified in the contract caused delay to the time for completion, the variation would entitle the Contractor to an extension of time.
- If the varied paint colour was more expensive, the Contractor would be entitled to additional payment for the variation.
- Both conditions are unlikely.
Is Fidic 12.4 does omission entitled the contractor to claim for the overhead?
Sub-Clause 12.4 (Omissions) makes no mention of recovery of anything except for Cost incurred or to be incurred as a result of omitted work and FIDIC defines “Cost” as actual cost. Whether under-recovery of site and/or head office overheads can be regarded as ‘Cost’ is debatable.
Can the reduction in quantities at the final measurements, be considered as "omissions" under Sub-Clause 12.4 FIDIC 1999 to recover, unrecovered overhead which is included in the rates. If not how does the Contractor recover his unrecovered overhead due to reduction in quantities when the Final Contract Price is not reached to the Accepted Contract Price?
- The response to the question above is very helpful on this point. It is noted that pursuant to the Article 389 of the Civil Code, where it can be proven, a party is entitled to loss of profits.
- Furthermore, if actual costs have been incurred, the contractor can make a claim for such costs. It is important however that you have full documentation to substantiate that claim.
Can the Engineer make recovery of Over Recovered Overheads by the Contractor through increasing quantities, variations, Eot etc for the same duration. If yes how? Under which clause?
If the parties cannot come to agreement on the increased price resulting from a variation, then the Engineer has the ability to determine the impact that such variation shall have on the contract price. As such, he can take such matters into account when making his determination pursuant to clause 3.5.
In a good number of times, Omission is a tool for Employers who happen to notice (later, after the contract is signed) that some items are priced on the high side and decides conveniently to delete it from the Contractor's scope. In some cases yet, it happens to be a type of work that is simpler and would bring more profitability to the contractor. In any case, it severely hurts the Contractor's bottom line by making contracts commercially unviable. The wordings of FIDIC Sub-clause 12.4 is subject to varying interpretations, and even passes the burden of proof on the aggrieved party. Could we simply state expressly that lost opportunities need to be paid to avoid any doubts as to what they really mean?
- It is unfortunate that a Contractor should find itself in such a position as you have described above.
- Of course, it is for the parties to agree to the exact terms to which they wish to engage in contract with and if this is to include “lost opportunities” this would have to be incorporated into the contract you wish to sign. It is however likely that employers will push back on this, as “lost opportunities” is very subjective, and in reality, it would be very difficult for a contractor to introduce such provision in this market.
- FIDIC Sub-Clause 12.3 does however obligate the Engineer to set an appropriate rate where the quantity changes by 10%. As such, if simpler works are de-scoped by more than 10%, then the rate should be adjusted to take into account the profits and overheads that were included in the original rate.
- Notations to particular entries as to how particular works can be re-priced in the case of omissions, in order to take into account the efficiency tied to such quantities can also be recorded in these BoQ items, although again, the Employer may push back on such notations.
In a Lump Sum Contract BOQ: Structural Steel 100Ton x 15,000AED/Ton = 1500000 An Instruction/change caused the quantity to be lesser say 90tons. The BOQ quantity is 100. But when change is measured it appeared that measurement from Contract drawing is actually 120Tons. Which quantities shall be used? What rate is applicable?
- A variation to reduce the quantity in the BoQ, but doesn’t vary the drawings or specs is really of no effect. This is because the works to be carried out are as set out in the drawings and specifications.
- If the quantity of steel required to effect the drawings and specs was not reduced by the variation, the price would not vary. If a variation was made to the drawings and specs that caused the quantity of steel to increase to 120 tonne, then the contractor should be entitled to the increased price for the additional steel required as a consequence of the variation to the works.
Suppose, there is an omission of the Work, which was on the critical path. Will the time for completion will reduce? If the answer is NO, will the delay analysis consider adjusting the time period for the omitted work?
- An interesting point of FIDIC 1999 is that it only refers to ‘extensions of time’.
- It is however often the case that particular conditions will enable the Engineer to take into account omissions when considering the impact such variation has on time and cost.
- As such, the answer to this question really is dependent on the terms of the particular contract. However, when the Engineer has this right (which is not uncommon) the Engineer will most likely be able to be able to bring forward the time for completion if a critical path item is removed. Such determination however is very technically difficult, and needs to take into account all relevant planning works, sequencing, mobilisation, etc, and therefore is unlikely to be as simple as just deleting that item from the project plan.
With regard to Cl 12,4/ Omissions, how important is the significance of timely notice. Is it a condition precedent?
- The reference to ‘notice’ in Sub-Clause 12.4 provides that the “Contractor shall give notice to the employer” which means it is a condition precedent/mandatory obligation upon the Contractor to give such notice.
- Sub-clause 12.4 does not prescribe a minimum/maximum time limit for such notice to be given, however for good contract management, timely notice is paramount, and increases your chances of the claim being argued successfully.
If there are several omissions and additions in a remeasure contract, do we need to calculate the time impact every time for omission and additions?
- If such omissions/ revisions fall within the critical path, then yes.
- As part of good contract management, it would always be recommended to keep a record of this as should it be established that an omission/addition does affect the critical path and for timely claims for an EOT should be made in accordance with the contract.
Does "substituted work" in SC12.4 (d) mean related to the omitted works? Or can any other "varied works/variations" can qualify as "substituted work" where the Contractor has potential gain of more works (in addition to his original contract price). Hence, he may make a loss from the omitted work but compensated in other positive/additional variations. Is this contractually, correct?
- This relates to the FIDIC 2017 terms
- The reading of 12.4 (d) is that whenever the omission of any work forms part of a Variation, the cost (of the omitted work) is not deemed to be included in the valuation of any substituted work.
- Sub-Clause 12.4 should be read in conjunction with Sub-Clause 13.1 (right to vary) and Sub-Clause 13.3 (variation procedure)
What happens if in a lumpsum contract, the bill of quantities captures entirely different works than what is done on site and client uses it to omit the same in their valuations?
- This is not a great situation and indicates really risky contract management.
- Of course, in a lump sum contract, what matters is the scope and specifications. As such, the Contractor should effect the works as set out in those documents. It may then be the case that a BoQ of this nature is unsuitable for the Engineer to what is payable for each IPA, which could put the Contractor in a very difficult position with regards to cash flow.
- The situation described should be avoided, and if it is the case, perhaps the parties could look to regularise the BoQ for both parties benefit.
Does the "and" at the end of SC 12.4 (c) mean that to qualify for claiming loss of profit and other losses all the items (a, b, c & d) must be met first? If any item is not met, then no claim for losses from any omissions made?
- I believe you referring to the “and” at the end of Sub-Clause 12.4 (c) of the 2017 FIDIC? - if so, then yes the conditions in a, b, c and d must be met.
- This slightly differs to the 1999 version. If your contract is based on the 2017 version, then in the contractor must fulfil the conditions and give details to the engineer of its proposal together with supporting evidence (as opposed to the 1999 edition which required the contractor to give notice for the engineer to make a determination in accordance with Sub-Clause 3.5 (Determinations)).
Can a Contractor apply for a 'Descoping Claim' for instance under Cl. 12.4 at the belated stage when he is working at the Defects Notification Period, and he did not give any 'notice' of claim earlier. If the Engineer refutes his entitlement of claim on account of lack of notice, contractor goes to DB. How would the DB treat this claim? Can DB overturn or ignore Notice requirement?
- I believe you are asking two questions here; firstly, whether a contractor can apply for ‘descoping’ under Sub-Clause 12.4 and secondly, in the instance the matter goes to dispute due to the contractors lack of notice, whether the DAB have the authority/power to overturn/ignore a notice requirement under the contract on the basis that the contractor failed to provide adequate notice of its claim earlier?
- In response to your first question, you should not mix up between a claim and an omission. Claims need to be made in accordance with the provisions of your contract and the method prescribed needs to be followed such as notice requirements etc. In terms of an omission under Sub-Clause 12.4, the contractor can only claim recovery of actual costs incurred or to be incurred as a result of omitted work. This is therefore not a claims process.
- In response to the second limb of your question, the DAB will firstly look at the contract terms. If the contract places a mandatory obligation on the contractor to provide notice of their claims , the DAB will see whether such notice is mandatory or not.
- If it is mandatory and the contractor failed to provide the requisite notice, then the DAB cannot amend the provisions or ignore the terms of the contract.
- If either party is dissatisfied with the DAB’s decision then the parties may proceed to resolve the matter in accordance with the terms of the contract i.e. mediation, arbitration or court.
When the omissions (say the entire Equipment requirements) will be dealt by the Employer themselves directly with suppliers; Does it falls as “to be carried out by others”?
Potentially. However, written clarification should be obtained from the employer to mitigate any misinterpretation which may later cause issues
How does the contractor deal with the time lost in the process of Value Engineering (omission & Addition) during the project duration which delays the project?
- The Value Engineering exercise, if required should be carried out in parallel with the contractor’s contractual obligation. I.e. the Contractor’s contractual obligations should not stop pending the VE exercise.
- Claiming EOT for time spent on a VE is unlikely to be successful unless expressly instructed by the Engineer/Employment to cease/suspend the Works pending such exercise. In the absence of any express written instructions, the contractor must continue with its obligations under the contract. Therefore, if you are put in such situation, you need to clarify what the Engineer wants you to do. Stop and carry out the value engineering, or continue with the works.
When evaluating over recovery of OH&P in rates, would the entire BOQ need to be reviewed or can it be limited to individual rates?
You would look to clause 12.3 of the FIDIC contract, which only applies in the event that more than 10% of a rate is changed. It wouldn’t vary other rates of other items that are unchanged.
About the Guest Speakers:
Glenn Bull
Glenn is an Australian lawyer and has been with the firm in the Gulf region since 2014. His broad experience includes acting for clients in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
Over his career, Glenn has advised employers, developers, contractors, subcontractors and consultants on projects throughout the GCC, northern Africa, London, Malta and Australia. Glenn has a strong practical knowledge of real estate and construction. This combines with regional experience and expertise in the law. Together this gives him a unique ability to focus on finding practical outcomes and commercial solutions for his clients.
Paula Boast
Paula is Head of Construction Engineering & Projects for the Middle East Region. Based in Bahrain since 2006, she specialises in construction projects throughout the region. Paula's extensive experience includes real estate and development, regeneration, across many sector, both in the private and public sectors. Paula acts on behalf of government and regulatory clients. These include Ministry of Works, project employers and developers, lenders and investors, contractors, subcontractors and consultants.
The Decipher Podcast: The Future of Construction
An Interview with Bill Bordill
In the episode of the Decipher podcast series, Bill Bordill discusses his time at Hewitt Decipher Partnership and his thoughts on the future of the construction industry.
Bill heads the Quantum team at the firm and has been with the business for over 11 years. He talks to Annie about the importance of developing people, some of the great team members at Hewitt Decipher Partnership, and the criticality of ensuring the future of construction’s skillset. Bill also picks up on some career highlights.
Alternatively you can find the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Disputes in the Energy Sector: Problems, Disputes and Solutions
Claims and disputes are a fact of life in the energy sector. With the highly complex nature of energy projects, things are bound to go wrong. However, that doesn’t always mean disaster.
Being prepared will make it far less likely you will end up in a formal dispute. And even if you do face a dispute, if you are prepared, the dispute is much more likely to be resolved or settle early.
Latest reports show that the average dispute costs in the order of £22m and takes around fifteen months to resolve. That’s fifteen months of very involved work with lawyers and experts. When you are running a large energy dispute, the legal and expert costs can easily reach around £250k per month. This highlights the scale of the complexity and cost.
What are the Problems?
Whilst every project is different, there are common issues we see time and time again. Parties often try to renegotiate the terms of the contract during the project. We find misunderstandings around termination rights, payment and cost overruns, poor workmanship, unsubstantiated claims which damage relationships. There is often a failure to administer contract or understand and abide by contractual obligations. These are just a few of the issues we see regularly!
What Can be Done to Avoid Energy Disputes?
First things first, parties need to be sure they understand the contract. Even when faced with a limited negotiating position, understanding your risks will allow you manage them. The techniques to avoid disputes are often enshrined in the contract. It is critical to understand your obligations properly, and manage claims and disputes throughout the lifecycle of the project.
When you spot a dispute on the horizon, even if you believe it to be a straightforward claim, consider bringing experts and legal advisers on board early. Their advice is useful and can help you understand your rights to avoid you compromising your legal position. You may think you are saving money by handling things in-house. However, expertise, even when pricey, can save you a lot in the long run. When you bring the team on later, you may find mistakes have been made in the handling of claims. Years into a dispute, nobody wants to hear that things could have been done better.
Another tip is to take the dispute away from those directly involved. This can help remove the temptation to bring blame or emotion into the process. An impartial team handling the dispute can allow it to be resolved without emotion, in a practical and commercially sensible way.
Project Records and Witnesses are Key
Throughout the project, be sure that you preserve documents – even the ones that don’t put you in the best light. It is said time and time again by those managing disputes, but records really are key. You will be repeatedly asked for contemporaneous documents. When it comes to the disclosure stage, problems often occur. Late disclosure of documents can change the risk profile of the dispute – for better or worse.
Witnesses of fact need to be spoken to early. Make sure they still remember what took place and that you get copies of any documents in their possession. Individuals often move on to a new role at the end of a project. When this happens, they will naturally forget what happened on your project or may have deleted or lost track of important records.
Energy disputes are expensive, long term and a huge diversion from your real job. If you can, try to avoid them or nip them in the bud. Get your team ready early so you can plan and prepare appropriately.
This article is based on a talk given by Theresa Mohammed of Trowers & Hamlins at a recent Hewitt Decipher webinar. You can view the recording of the event here.
Energy Projects and Disputes - Webinar & Recording
Hewitt Decipher Partnership hosted a webinar focussing on energy projects, risks and disputes. Paul Gibbons, Andy Hewitt and Tom Francis of HDP join Theresa Mohammed of Trowers & Hamlins, Philip Boulding QC of Keating Chambers and John Shenton of Hitachi, for a look at energy projects, the risks and contractual / commercial challenges that might arise from disputes in the energy sector.
Speakers:
- Tom Francis – our head of project controls and delay expert will look at some of the challenges faced in analysing and proving delay on energy projects.
- John Shenton – Contract Manager at Hitachi ABB examines the inside perspective from live projects and his work at Hitachi.
- Theresa Mohammed – Solicitor at Trowers and Hamlins, gives a legal perspective. What does the law say and how does it work?
- Philip Boulding QC of Keating Chambers looks at disputes and international arbitration.
A full write-up will follow shortly, but for now, the recording of the session is available to watch: