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.

Introduction: The buyer of oil and gas produced water treatment and disposal facilities, who had a representations and warranties policy, claimed that the facilities and wells were not as represented. Baker & O’Brien evaluated the technical merits of this claim by reviewing facility design, well completions, and operational performance from both pre- and post-acquisition periods. We opined on facility functionality in the ordinary course of business in an initial expert claim assessment, a preliminary expert report, and with follow-up analysis.

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.