About Chris
Chris Hewkin brings more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on quantum expert analysis. For the last 13 years, Chris has been based in the Middle East.
Chris offers guidance on contract and claims management services for construction, infrastructure and energy projects. His expertise covers major construction projects across the UK, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Russia, France and South Africa.
Chris has been involved in numerous expert commissions and adjudications related to quantum matters. As a result of this work, he has provided evidence to arbitration tribunals and court-appointed experts and has been subject to cross-examination during proceedings. In addition, Chris has established himself as a leading quantum expert across various high-value disputes within international arbitrations.
Relevant Experience:
- Acted as an expert in arbitration related to a social housing project in the UK
- Acted as an expert in arbitration related to a residential project in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Acted as an expert in arbitration related to a residential development in Dubai
- Acted as an expert in arbitration related to a major transportation project in Dubai
- Acted as an expert in arbitration related to a mixed use development in Dubai
- Acted as an expert in arbitration related to a hotel project in Dubai
- Acted as an expert in arbitration related to a power project in South Africa
Certifications
Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (“FRICS”)
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (“FCIArb”)
Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence, The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (“RICS”)
Education
M.Sc., Construction Law and Arbitration
B.Sc., Quantity Surveying
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Contact
T: +971 50 557 4541
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Office
Unit C1501, East Side of Level 15 Level, Burj Daman
Dubai International Financial Center
PO Box 507126
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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Expertise
Change Management
Claims Management
Construction, Projects & Assets
Disputes
Expert Testimony
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Industries