About Stuart
Stuart McIvor, an accredited member of the Academy of Experts, brings more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry with a focus on delay analysis for claims, disputes and expert witness matters. Stuart has acted as a delay expert in numerous litigation and international arbitration cases, including under the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”), where he has provided oral testimony, undergone cross-examination and participated in hot tubbing sessions, where multiple experts present concurrent evidence.
Stuart leverages his robust planning background to assist and advise clients on delay issues in construction and engineering projects. He also offers guidance on preparing master programmes, updating and reviewing them, managing time risks and conducting extension of time assessments.
Stuart’s expertise covers major construction projects across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. His extensive experience includes work on nuclear power plants, oil and gas facilities, commercial buildings, schools, railways, marine ports, airports, stadiums, highways and bridges.
Stuart supports clients by providing expert advice and independent professional opinions, developing efficient and practical solutions, delivering robust delay analyses and presenting clear, concise and objective conclusions. His findings are trusted by courts, corporations and tribunals to navigate and resolve complex issues.
Stuart has established himself as a leading Delay Expert across various high-value disputes within ICC arbitrations and litigations. In addition, Stuart has twice provided expert testimony under cross-examination in ICC arbitrations. These testimonies pertained to a highway project in Georgia and gas facility expansion in Qatar, underscoring his credibility and proficiency in handling complex matters.
Relevant Experience:
- Highway Project, Georgia
- Additional Needs School, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Nuclear Power Plant, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Highway Project, Oman
- Iconic Commercial/Residential Tower Buildings (Towers 1 and 2), Doha, Qatar
- Iconic Commercial/Residential Tower Buildings (Towers 3 and 4), Doha, Qatar
- Gas Facility Expansion, Bulk Earthworks, Ras Laffan, Qatar
Certifications
Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence (“APAEWE”)
Accredited Member of the Academy of Experts (“MAE”)
Education
B.Sc., Construction Management, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Contact
T: +971 50 431 9587
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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
Construction, Projects & Assets
Expert Testimony
International Arbitration
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Industries