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Phil Howe

Senior Managing Director, Forensics

Phil has been in the Middle East region since 2008 and has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry.

Phil has acted as Quantum Expert including giving oral testimony in front of Arbitrators and Counsel and assisted Quantum Experts in the preparation of reports for major international arbitration proceedings. Phil is experienced in the review and preparation of claims for time and costs relating to extensions of time, contract variations, disruption and disputed items.

Phil also has extensive experience leading teams of delay and quantum consultants in developing extension of time and disruption claims on significant large-scale construction and engineering projects within the Middle East.

Geographic Experience

Middle East
UK

Core Skills & Services

Quantum Analysis
Contract Specialist with particular skills in formulating, writing and defending claims
Commercial Management
Dispute Resolution
Regional Arbitration Support
Claims Preparation / Assessment / Defence

Sector Experience

Mixed Use Developments
Hospitality & Leisure
Education
Oil & Gas
Retail
Rail/Metro Projects
High Rise Buildings
Aviation

Education & Certification

LLM Construction Law and Practice
BSc Quantity Surveying and Construction Cost Management
BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence
RICS Accredited Civil Commercial Mediator
The Cardiff University Bond Solon (CUBS) Expert Witness Civil Certificate (2022)

Associations

Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Member of the Society of Construction Law (Gulf)