Education
  • INSEAD, France
    M.B.A. (2004)
  • University of Melbourne, Australia
    B.S. Mechanical Engineering (1995)
Areas of expertise
  • Asset Valuations
  • Standard of Care
  • Project Feasibility
  • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
  • Independent Engineer / Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Markets & Strategy
  • Insurance Claims
  • Offshore
  • Pipeline
  • Arbitration
  • Expert Witness Testimony
  • Commercial Terms Review
Industries
  • Oil & Gas Production
  • Natural Gas and NGLs
  • Transportation and Storage
  • LNG
Certifications

LETAPAEWE

Summary of Experience

Tim is the President of Baker & O’Brien and is based in its Dallas office. He has 25 years of international experience in engineering, project management, and commercial operations, predominantly related to LNG and midstream energy sector.

Tim began as an engineering consultant with WorleyParsons, later earning an M.B.A. from INSEAD. Complementing his international engineering and project management expertise, he offers M&A, commercial, and joint venture management experience.

Since joining Baker & O’Brien in 2012, Tim has worked on a wide range of due diligence, insurance, and dispute-related assignments. He has worked on international arbitration matters relating to pipelines, terminals, LNG plants, refineries, gas processing facilities and power plants. As an appointed subject matter expert, he has prepared expert reports and provided oral testimony.

Previous Experience

2011-2012: Origin Energy,
Joint Venture Manager

2005-2011: Heidelberg/Hanson,
Senior Manager Strategy and Development
Corporate Development Manager

1996-2003: WorleyParsons,
In-Country Project Manager
Business Development/Project Manager
Senior Pipeline Engineer
Project Manager/Mechanical Engineer