Expertise
Luke is a Managing Associate within our construction and engineering division, with a keen expertise in dispute resolution related to construction and engineering. He offers guidance to international clientele from the rail, energy, infrastructure, and leisure industries across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
He exhibits a profound dedication to high-stakes infrastructure arbitrations, particularly within the transport sector, alongside proficiency in litigation, mediation, and adjudication. Luke's advisory role extends to employers, contractors, and consultants.
His expertise is notably strong in handling disputes that involve a considerable number of contested variations and related delay claims. Notably, Luke recently provided counsel to a leading engineering consultancy on issues covering 95 distinct project milestones. These delays were connected to Geotechnical, MEP, structural, and architectural aspects of a significant infrastructure project in the GCC. Furthermore, Luke is adept at navigating issues concerning termination, suspension, defects, and final accounts.
- Experience
- Assisting one of the world's largest design and engineering consultants on a $165m variation and extension of time arbitration claim arising out of a major infrastructure project in Doha, Qatar. Issues have centred around contractual claims and their interpretation under Qatari law. Where necessary, working alongside local Qatari counsel to achieve the client's aims
- Acting for an international EPC contractor in a multi-million-dollar series of linked disputes arising out of claims in respect of an energy from waste multi-fuel power plant. The claim was in respect of a large number of variations, the resulting extension of time and additional payment claims
- Advising a European multi-national energy company in a £115m ($160m) breach of warranty claim in respect of a coal fired power station in the UK
- Representing an international EPC contractor in respect of a non-payment, delay and variation claim in respect of a high value, prestigious hotel and residences in Dubai. Developed interim claims and advice on DIFC arbitration preparation
- Acting for a GCC based JV in a $20m dispute regarding delays to utilities installations, and bridge and road construction in Oman
- Languages
- French - good command
- Professional Qualifications
- The College of Law, York - 2012
- University of Kent - 2011
- L'Universite Pierre Mendes France, Grenoble (Diplome de droit, 2010, Francais)
