About Us

Your Trusted Partner in Construction Dispute Resolution – We Navigate Challenges, You Build Success.

Over the course of a decade, we have shared our knowledge and expertise to offer a range of services to our Engineering & Construction clients, including Project Planning, Claims Management, and Expert Witness testimony.

The Team

Our Experts

Ketan Surve Director - Delay Expert

Ketan Surve is a professional delay analyst with a background in project planning & control, possesses masters degree in Construction Law and active member of CIArb. He has extensive experience in the preparation and defence of EOT claims and has been involved in all aspects of Construction and Engineering process, including engineering, procurement, construction, project management, commissioning and finance ensuring that the work is completed to the highest standard. Ketan Surve is experienced in developing project specific delay methodologies to identify concurrent delays and establishing EOT entitlement in accordance with the industry standards.

Damian James Strategic Partner - Expert Witness & Arbitrator

Damian James is a leading expert in the area of quantum, delay, disruption and cost evaluation. He has been appointed as advocate in arbitrations and as expert in adjudications. He is widely experienced in engineering and construction claims and dispute resolution. He has particular expertise in the preparation of detailed claims to recover client entitlements. Damian is skilled in the complex discipline of delay analysis and disruption valuation. He is able to disentangle global claims to establish the relationship of particular cause and effect. Damian is also qualified as an arbitrator at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).

Global Office Locations

UAE

Avyan International
FZC LLC.
Business Center,
Publishing City Free Zone,
Sharjah,
United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom (Partner Office)

Kemp House,
152 – 160 City Rd,
London EC1V 2NX,
United Kingdom

South Africa (Partner Office)

40/3 Ash Road,
Kyalami Johannesburg,
South Africa