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.