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Our advisory work keeps us current with industry trends and practices, which enhances our credibility as expert witnesses.
Over the Hills and Far Away - Greenhouse Gases and the Refining Industry
March 17, 2023
Pipeline Sabotage Leads to an Explosion of Force Majeure Claims
Case Study January 25, 2023
A gas pipeline experienced a series of events where saboteurs detonated explosives that damaged it and its associated facilities, causing numerous pipeline outages and associated force majeure claims. Baker & O’Brien was retained to provide an independent and objective assessment of whether the repair durations met the standard of a reasonable and prudent operator. Our consultants testified in four arbitration hearings providing expert opinions based on our review of the force majeure events.
Construction Contract Termination Dispute – Assessment of Progress and Completion of Work
Case Study January 25, 2023
A storage terminal owner terminated its construction contract for a brownfield project with its contractor and filed claims for deficient and incomplete work. Baker & O’Brien was engaged to analyze the project’s completeness at the time of contract termination and determine the costs associated with completing the work. Our opinions, based on an industry-recognized methodology for milestone activity achievement, were presented in an expert report.