About Simon
Simon Chandler has more than 35 years of experience in construction across a broad range of sectors and specializes in expert witness evidence, dispute resolution, claims preparation, assessment and rebuttal.
Mr. Chandler is a chartered surveyor and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is also a member of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
Mr. Chandler has been based in Dubai for the last 16 years and has worked extensively throughout the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) Countries. Mr. Chandler holds dual qualifications in quantity surveying and construction law.
Mr. Chandler has gained experience working for developers, contractors, sub-contractors and consultants. He has expertise in all matters contractual, commercial, and claims related across all sectors of the construction industry including; infrastructure, high-rise, transport, power, oil & gas, and petrochemical.
Mr. Chandler has been instructed as a quantum expert on multiple international arbitrations which included the requirement for oral testimony and cross examination. He has further experience in Adjudication, Mediation and Dispute Adjudication Boards (DABs).
Certifications
Legal Experience Training Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence (LETAPAEWE)
Associations
Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)
Member of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (MNZIQS)
Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
Society of Construction Law (SCL)
Education
PGDip, Quantity Surveying, Massey University
LL.M., Construction Law & Practice, The University of Salford
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Contact
T: +971 4 298 1760
M: +971 56 692 1889
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Office
Unit C1501, East side of level 15 Level, Burj Daman
Dubai International Financial Center
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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Expertise
Claims Management
Commercial Damages Analysis
Contract Administration & Disputes
Disputes
Mediation
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Industries