Law Firms
Law firms trust Baker & O’Brien to provide expert support and testimony in arbitration and litigation matters for a wide variety of disputes in the oil, gas, chemical, construction, and related industries. With over 30 years of experience, the evidence is overwhelming.
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Baker & O’Brien consultants have testified as experts in international arbitration, U.S. Courts, foreign courts, and in public hearings. Our consultants assist in discovery, site review and analysis, causation analysis, determination of economic damages, application of industry standards and practices, valuation of assets, and evaluation of contracts. Let us proceed.
Case Studies
Failure Under Fire: Sorting Out Cause and Consequence in a Refinery Furnace Incident
April 28, 2026
A refinery operator alleged that defective fabrication of a fired heater led to a catastrophic failure, resulting in extended downtime and significant economic damages. Baker & O’Brien performed an independent, detailed analysis of causation, repair costs, and lost profits, and assessed the opposing expert’s economic damage calculations. We submitted an expert report and a reply report and provided deposition testimony. The parties settled prior to trial.
The High Cost of Ambiguity: When Liquid Hydrocarbons Become Condensate
April 28, 2026
Technical terms used in contracts, such as “condensate,” may be ambiguous in practice. Baker & O’Brien was engaged in a commercial arbitration that hinged on identifying the precise point when “field condensate” became “plant condensate.” Our expert report and deposition testimony assisted the arbitration panel in its decision.
Fitness-for-Purpose - Distinguishing Between Condition and Performance in Aged Assets
April 28, 2026
An offshore field owner alleged that an FPSO contractor failed to provide a fit-for-purpose vessel, citing recurring power outages and processing disruptions that affected its operations. Baker & O’Brien evaluated the FPSO’s condition, investigated the causes of the disruptions, and assessed operational and maintenance practices against applicable industry standards. We prepared expert reports and provided technical testimony during the arbitration hearing.