Independent Expert Insight on Major Construction Disputes

Construction disputes today arise from tightly constrained programmes, evolving regulatory frameworks and technically complex project delivery. Effective resolution depends on rigorous, specialist delay and project management expertise.

Martello’s construction practice was founded by David Barry, a pre-eminent expert with +30 years of experience, and is led by top-tier experts in London and Dubai, combining international reach with deep sector expertise across major capital projects.
David Barry brings extensive experience in project management and delay analysis on complex construction disputes. David’s work has become a leading reference for delay analysis in construction law. From Dubai, Juan Sáez leads the practice’s international expansion, supporting clients across the Middle East, LATAM and other regions.
The construction practice is designed to deliver independent, scrutiny-ready expert analysis on the most complex disputes worldwide.

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What our Construction experts can cover

The construction practice at Martello was founded by David Barry. Juan Sáez leads its international expansion from Dubai. They are supported by a top-tier team of senior specialists. Together, they bring decades of experience in programme, project and construction management across major civil, commercial, industrial, institutional, process and energy projects. The team delivers independent expert reports, oral testimony and dispute support across arbitration, litigation and mediation.

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Construction Defects
Project management
Delay and Disruption
Critical path analysis
Resource usage
Costs and Damages
Mitigation responsibility
Cost estimation
Contractual disputes
Breach of contract
Environmental and Geotechnical issues
Extended overhead costs
Acceleration costs
Loss of productivity
Force majeure clauses
Concurrency
Float ownership
Liquidated damages
Forensic accounting

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Why Choose Martello for Construction Expert Witness Services?

Unmatched Expertise across Construction: Martello’s panel includes experienced construction expert witnesses specialising in project management, delay analysis and quantum.

Clarity amid Complexity: Construction litigation is filled with technical jargon and complex engineering principles. As with each of the subject matters that our experts opine on, Martello translates these complexities into clear, compelling evidence.
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The Martello Advantage

With a proven track record in high-value, high-stakes expert witness services, Martello brings its hallmark quality control, responsive client service, and global reach to the construction sector. Our mission: to deliver clarity, credibility, and confidence in every construction dispute.

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Construction Sector FAQs

Who do we serve?

Martello works with law firms handling complex construction litigation and arbitration, contractors and developers facing project disputes or regulatory scrutiny, Insurance companies assessing claims, liability, and damages and public sector and government bodies involved in major infrastructure projects.

Do you provide expert witnesses for both claimants and defendants?

Yes. Our experts act impartially whether appointed by the claimant, defendant, or as a single joint expert. Their primary duty is always to the court or tribunal.

When can Martello experts assist?

From claim evaluation, forensic investigations and mediation, Martello supports clients at every stage of the dispute resolution process. No two construction projects (or disputes) are the same. We endeavour to identify experts whose backgrounds precisely fit the technical and contractual nuances of your case, providing a wraparound service to deliver the highest quality independent reports and advice.

What geographical areas do you cover?

We work with leading law firms across the globe to provide expert support in construction-related disputes.

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