A lump sum procure and build contractor claimed that the owner disrupted efficient project execution through changes and delays in engineering deliverables on a megaproject. Baker & O'Brien analyzed change orders, engineering deliverables, pro...

A dispute arose following a refinery acquisition, when the buyer identified defects in a storage tank and alleged the condition resulted from non-compliant inspections and repairs. Baker & O’Brien applied its expertise in terminal and refinery...

An alleged connection between a refinery pipefitter’s mesothelioma and historical asbestos exposure created a complex dispute requiring reconstruction of decades-old workplace conditions. Baker & O’Brien applied its refinery construction exper...

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 ...

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, investi...

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, ...