About Matters of Contract and Contract Claims
Experience
Richard is a degree qualified Chartered Engineer, with a wide variety of experience in the construction, engineering, and manufacturing industries acquired whilst holding a range of positions. As a one time Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators he is of the firm opinion that most claims situations can be satisfactorily resolved by the principals involved as long as they have expert assistance in the analysis and presentation of the "facts".
Methodology in Preparing Contract Claims
Introduction:
Every claim must be supported upon fact. Hypothetical comparisons of various situations can be used to demonstrate perceived effects, but in themselves actually prove nothing. The simplistic concept of asking for the difference between recovery and (over) expenditure became unacceptable many years ago.
Thus the burden of proving things has become more difficult. This means that it is necessary to review every piece of information however insignificant at first sight it may appear to be. Thus every piece of information that can be analyzed must be collated. The skill lies not only in the detailed analysis of the collected information, but in how this information is collected and stored.
Some Involvement with Matters of Contract and Contract Claims
Some Clients who Richard has assisted as a Consultant
Cementation (Faslane) - Managed Piling claim - including direction and briefing of MP's to place the heat on Client to settle. [Advice document available]. £120m
Annan Bypass - analysed and prepared claim for main contractor [Document available]. £2.37m
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