Introduction: While erecting a scaffold at a power plant, a scaffolder made a tragic mistake when he opened the electrical panel door protecting energized high-voltage equipment. We identified the applicable electrical generation regulations, industry standards, responsibilities of independent contractors, and individual human factors to determine the incident’s cause and responsibilities. Our expert report of opinions was used to negotiate a settlement.

A joint venture dispute arose when persistent gaps between production forecasts and actual output at a natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionation plant disrupted capacity expectations and commercial planning. Baker & O’Brien supported the arbitration by analyzing forecasting methodologies, data inputs, and processes to identify root causes and quantify inherent uncertainties. The expert findings, presented to the arbitration panel, clarified limitations in the process and helped the parties resolve the matter before hearings began.

During the construction of an LNG project, an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor and its fabricator contested costs for incomplete and remediation work. Baker & O’Brien was retained to conduct an independent analysis of the work performed by the parties, including an evaluation of outstanding tasks and the reasonableness of completion costs. By providing detailed expert reports, independent cost estimates, and deposition testimony, we enabled the parties to reach a settlement prior to trial.