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John Baker

FRICS, FCIOB, FInstCES, MCIArb, MAE 

Group Deputy Managing Director

Registered Professional Surveyor
Registered Dispute Resolution Advisor
Accredited Mediator
Expert Witness

 

Key Experience

Forty (40) years experience in Building, Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Oil & Gas in the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Qatar, Bahrain and throughout the Asia Pacific Region.

Thirty five (35) years of specialist experience in the preparation / review, negotiation and settlement of claims for extensions of time and additional payment on behalf of contractors, subcontractors, developers and government departments. Although most of such claims have been settled through the process of negotiation, some have inevitably been pursued through the processes of mediation, arbitration and litigation.

Thirty (30) years of senior management in quantity surveying practices, commercial and contract management consultants and commercial departments.

Thirty (30) years specialist experience in risk management, dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution processes.  In depth working knowledge of construction law and contract administration.

Dispute Resolution Advisor approved by the Architectural Services Department and the Hong Kong Authority of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR.

Appointed as Expert Witness several times in respect of additional cost / loss and expense / damages claims, measurement issues, adjustment of rates, valuation of variations and the causes and effects of delays to construction works.