Dubai Arbitration Week 2025 will take place from November 10–14 in Dubai, UAE, bringing together a global community of arbitration professionals, experts, and thought leaders.
VERTEX and CBBG Group, A Vertex Company (CBBG) are honored to sponsor and attend this year’s event, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing excellence in dispute resolution, forensics, and expert advisory services across international markets.
This annual gathering serves as a leading forum for dialogue and collaboration within the international dispute resolution community and features workshops, panels, and networking events that highlight Dubai’s growing influence as a global arbitration hub.
Representing VERTEX and CBBG are:
- David Tortorello, PE, MBA – Chief Executive Officer
- Mark Degenaars, LEED GA – Chief Operating Officer
- Lee Barry – Senior Managing Director and Practice Area Lead, EMEA
- Walied Abdeldayem, Senior Managing Director, EMEA
- Michael Berrigan, Managing Director, Forensics
- Daniel Boatwright, Senior Managing Director, Forensics
- Nick Cane, CSci, C.WEM, Senior Managing Director – EMEA
- Kenneth Clarke, Senior Managing Director, EMEA
- Paul Comer, Business Development Lead, EMEA
- Sean Hugo, Senior Managing Director, EMEA
- Ivana Kocheva, Managing Director, Forensics
- Christian Merrett, Senior Managing Director, EMEA
- Cecile Thirapounho, Senior Manager – Business Development, EMEA
Through their participation, the team will engage with peers and clients to exchange insights, strengthen professional partnerships, and explore the evolving trends shaping arbitration and dispute resolution worldwide.
VERTEX continues to advance fair, transparent, and effective dispute resolution practices delivering expert insight that helps clients navigate complex construction and commercial claims with confidence.
Learn more about Dubai Arbitration Week: https://www.dubaiarbitrationweek.com/
To learn more about how VERTEX can support your project in EMEA or internationally, reach out to our team of experts, call +1.781.952.6000 or submit an inquiry.
The Author
David Tortorello
PE, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
David Tortorello is the CEO of The Vertex Companies, LLC. David is a top expert witness for construction disputes. As the CEO of VERTEX, David sets the strategy for global expansion and future growth for VERTEX.
The Author
Mark Degenaars
LEED GA
Chief Operating Officer, The Vertex Companies, LLC
Mark Degenaars has over 20 years of project management, facility management, private/public development, and construction experience. As COO at VERTEX, his primary focus is the VERTEX's operating strategy.
The Author
Lee Barry
Senior Managing Director and Practice Area Lead - EMEA
Lee has been appointed as a Sole Arbitrator, has acted as a Quantum Expert and Delay and Disruption Expert in Arbitration and as a Quantum Expert in courts throughout UK and the Middle East.
The Author
Walied Abdeldayem
Senior Managing Director, EMEA
Walied is a Delay Expert specializing in forensic planning, delay analysis, and productivity assessments across major global construction projects.
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Michael Berrigan
Managing Director, Forensics
Michael is an RICS-registered Quantum Expert specializing in dispute resolution, claims management, and valuation across global construction projects.
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Daniel Boatwright
Senior Managing Director, Forensics
Dan is a Quantum Expert with expertise in dispute resolution, international arbitration, and commercial management across diverse global sectors.
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Nicholas Cane
CSci, C.WEM
Senior Managing Director - EMEA
Nicholas Cane is an expert in construction consulting, specializing in dispute resolution, project risk management, and large infrastructure projects. He has global experience, including in Asia and Europe.
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Ken Clarke
Senior Managing Director, EMEA
Ken specializes in commercial management, dispute resolution, and quantum expertise across sectors like infrastructure, power, and oil & gas.
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Paul Comer
Business Development Lead, EMEA
Paul Comer, Business Development Lead for EMEA, has 20+ years of expertise in business development, operations, and client management across the UK, Middle East, and East Asia.
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Sean Hugo
Senior Managing Director, EMEA
Sean is a Delay Expert with global experience in dispute resolution, delay analysis, and expert testimony under DIAC and ICC arbitration rules.
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Ivana Kocheva
Managing Director, Forensics
Ivana is an RICS-Registered Delay Expert specializing in forensic delay analysis, claims, and dispute resolution across major Middle East projects.