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Our advisory work keeps us current with industry trends and practices, which enhances our credibility as expert witnesses. Our work on complex disputes gives us unique insights and perspectives, making us better advisors.

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Production Sharing Contract Dispute - When Things Go Sour

Case Study April 29, 2025

Introduction: A dispute arose when the government terminated its production sharing contract due to unforeseen gas processing facility engineering design requirements for sour gas treatment. Baker & O’Brien assessed whether the development concept and gas commercialization plan conformed with prudent international petroleum practice. We produced several expert reports, including a joint expert report, and testified at hearings before an arbitration panel.

Incident at Chemical Plant - A Hole Lot of Trouble

Case Study April 29, 2025

Introduction: A contractor suffered thermal burns while hydroblasting near an open and assumed-isolated vessel in a petrochemical facility. To determine the cause of the incident, consequences, and the responsibilities of the involved parties, Baker & O’Brien visited the site, reviewed the equipment diagrams, procedures, permits, and isolation plans. We issued an expert report that the parties used to negotiate a settlement.

One in Five Vehicle Accidents Happen in a Parking Lot

Case Study April 29, 2025

Introduction: In this personal injury case, truck drivers from two different contract companies had an unfortunate interface when one became pinned between their vehicles during a routine parking maneuver. We were asked to identify the responsibilities for the incident, which required our review of regulations, industry standards, and safe work practices. Baker & O’Brien presented our opinions in an expert report supporting the dispute resolution.


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