Dispute Resolution and Expert Services
Gray Consulting is an Abu Dhabi based specialist consultancy working primarily in the construction and oil dispute resolution industries, providing more than 30 years of experience throughout the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Australasia, Africa and Europe.
Tailored Dispute Solutions in Construction, Oil and Gas
Gray Consulting is dedicated to delivering expert dispute resolution services that empower clients in the construction, oil and gas sectors to overcome challenges with strategic, effective solutions.
Expert Dispute Resolution in Construction, Oil & Gas
Explore our bespoke consultancy services tailored to tackle complex industry disputes with precision and care.
Expert Witness
Having gained over 30 years of experience in the field as well as in hearings, Gray Consulting is perfectly positioned to provide technically detailed, pragmatic and convincing reports and evidence.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Gray Consulting actively promotes the use of ADR, where appropriate, as a way to avoid formal dispute proceedings, or as a way to resolve disputes in a time and cost-efficient manner.
Gray Consulting has positive experience in the following fields of ADR:
- Dispute Adjudication Boards (standing or ad-hoc)
- Independent Expert Determination (both binding and non-binding)
- Adjudication (statutory and ad-hoc/contractual)
- Conciliation
- Mediation
Alastair Gray has acted as the determining party in a variety of disputes successfully resolved using the above methods, including dispute values in excess of USD1 billion. He has also provided CPD training to law firms addressing the process, procedure pro’s and con’s of ADR.
Arbitration Support
It is not uncommon for a party to an arbitration to have arguments and positions which require further work to be suitable for submission. Whilst lawyers deal with the legal and contractual aspects of a dispute, Gray Consulting can help to develop sound and well evidenced claims for delay, quantum and technical matters.
This can be done in tandem with law firms and project teams, often providing a route of coordination between legal and project considerations to ensure claims and/or defences are well reasoned, supported by evidence and clear for a tribunal to understand.
This can also be a crucial stage in considering strengths and weaknesses in a party’s case. The reasoned opinion of a seasoned expert may assist a party at executive level when considering what a reasonable range for settlement would be. Mr Gray has extensive experience providing independent opinion of strengths and weaknesses, coupled with reasoned and detailed settlement ranges, to state oil companies in the region, almost always helping to achieve amicable settlement without the need for formal dispute resolution procedures.