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
E&P field development projects are not always commercially viable – what happens when partners disagree?
April 19, 2023
After the consortium members of an Exploration & Production (E&P) field development project determined the project was commercially unviable, one partner filed a claim challenging the decision. We evaluated cost studies, development plans, and the decision-making process to assess the adequacy of exploration and appraisal work necessary to inform a risk-based decision on commercial viability. In addition, Baker & O’Brien prepared an expert report detailing the essential phases of E&P development projects and provided opinions on this project's technical and commercial aspects.
Oxygen Pipeline Explosion – Incident Investigation
April 19, 2023
A large oxygen pipeline suddenly exploded with a massive fire, causing significant damage to a manufacturing facility. We were engaged to review process data, integrity management inspection data, and the subarctic ambient environmental conditions to opine on the origin and cause of the loss of primary containment. As a result, we identified a most likely cause based on a reasonable degree of engineering certainty that facilitated settlement discussions.
Hurricane Leads to Flood of Claims
April 19, 2023
Class action lawsuits against a petrochemical plant and a petroleum refinery alleged that hurricane flooding was exacerbated by ongoing project work and poor coordination between the two integrated facilities. Baker & O’Brien reviewed project plans and execution records to evaluate project management compared to industry best practice, and assessed the working relationship and level of coordination between the facilities. Our expert report provided opinions on project governance and the degree of coordination between the facilities, including the effectiveness of the site’s emergency response plan.