Disputes between owners and EPC contractors, are often about schedule and budget. Baker & O'Brien was engaged to opine on the impact of the extreme climate location on project execution considering personnel capabilities and the quality of fabrication and construction work. Our findings pertaining to mitigation plans, field modifications, logistics plans, site living conditions and labor productivity were presented to an arbitral tribunal in report and orally.

This dispute pertains to the acquisition of a specialty chemical business, whose product contained an ozone-depleting substance that could not be legally marketed. Baker & O'Brien was called in to assess technology and the capital cost for improvements to meet environmental regulations as opposed to plant closure and alternative product outsourcing. We presented our expert opinions during an arbitration proceeding.

A "legally non-conforming use" of an oil and gas production facility in an area rezoned for urbanization was terminated. Some jurisdictions allow for removal of use without compensation following a reasonable amortization period. Baker & O'Brien determined the amortization period based on capital investment, operating expenses, and fair return on investment. Our expert report was presented in local public hearings.