01

Stadia & Sports Complex

Examples include: Mr. Wiseman was commissioned on Wembley Stadium, UK for a Specialist Technical Services Contractor (for integrated building, security and life safety management along with data, voice and video communication). He performed in depth forensic delay analyses and reports for adjudication and expert advice to instructing solicitors and Queens Counsel in litigation. Further, FRACTAL was commissioned by a Contractor to carry out an independent assessment on the matter of delay and disruption on a specialist sports complex, UAE.

02

Aviation

Examples include: Mr. Wiseman was commissioned to respectively undertake, for both Cork Airport Authority and Dublin Airport Authority, Ireland an investigation, analysis and opinion on the matter of a Contractors submission for an extension of time and relief from damages; and, to provide expert opinion and guidance on the adequacy and accuracy of existing project controls, advice on the provision of new controls, validity of claims issued by the Contractor, opinion on status and implications of current progress, interrogation of Contractor’s monthly reports and opinion on implications of procurement slippages.

03

Healthcare

Examples include: Mr. Wiseman was Party Appointed Expert Witness (Arbitration under DIAC rules) for Hospital Facilities, UAE and provided independent written & oral evidence on matters of delay and disruption as it relates to a claim for an extension of time and additional costs; Further, Mr. Wiseman was commissioned by the Developer of a landmark Hospital & Clinic Facility, UAE, to carry out an independent assessment of the Contractor’s interim submissions as it relates to a claim for an extension of time; and FRACTAL was commissioned to carry out investigation, analysis and opinion on matter of an extension of time on the landmark Derby Super Hospital, UK for a Main Contractor.

04

Retail

Examples include: Mr. Wiseman was Party Appointed Expert Witness (Arbitration under DIAC rules) on a landmark Shopping Mall Complex, Dubai and provided independent written & oral evidence on matter of delay and disruption to structural works; in addition, FRACTAL was commissioned to perform a preliminary review of the status of procurement and construction works on the major retail project of White City, London, UK with a view to identifying extent of the then current delay & provision of proposals for both project recovery and recovery of entitlement.

05

Education

Examples include: Mr. Wiseman was commissioned to perform an independent review of the status of procurement and construction on the SR 8bn infrastructure works for Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (“PNU”), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with a view to identifying extent of the then delay and provision of proposals for project recovery. Further, FRACTAL was commissioned on Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland to carry out investigation, analysis and opinion on matter of an extension of time for a Main Contractor, including support and representation in mediation proceedings.

06

Hotel & Leisure

Examples include: Mr. Wiseman was Tribunal Appointed Expert (Arbitration under DIAC rules) providing independent written & oral evidence on matters of delay and disruption as it relates to a claim for an extension of time on a major Hotel Development, Dubai. Further, Mr. Wiseman was Party Appointed Expert (Arbitration under DIAC rules) providing independent written & oral evidence on matter of an extension of time on a Hotel Villas & Twin Apartment Complex, Dubai. In addition, Mr. Wiseman was also commissioned by the Developer to carry out an independent assessment of the Contractor’s submissions for an extension of time on the prestigious 5* Kempinski Hotel, Villas and Residences, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai (Case settled).

07

High Rise

Mr. Wiseman and FRACTAL have been commissioned to provide Expert Witness Services on many landmark high-rise projects within the UAE. The following are only a few examples;

  • Mr. Wiseman was Party Appointed Expert (Arbitration under DIAC rules) on a Mixed Use High-Rise Tower, Dubai, providing independent written & oral evidence on matters of delay and disruption as it relates to a claim for an extension of time;
  • Mr. Wiseman was a Party Appointed Expert (Arbitration under UNCITRAL rules) on a Mixed Use High-Rise Development Twin Tower Complex, UAE providing independent written & oral evidence on matters of delay and disruption as it relates to a claim for an extension of time (Case settled);
  • Mr. Wiseman was Party Appointed Expert (Arbitration under ICC rules) on a Mixed Use High-Rise Tower, Dubai providing independent written & oral evidence on matters of delay and disruption as it relates to a claim for an extension of time;
  • FRACTAL were commissioned by a Main Contractor to carry out an independent assessment of the Contractor’s and Developer’s submissions on the matter of delay and disruption affecting completion of a landmark Office High-Rise Tower and HQ Complex, UAE, providing independent written & oral evidence to both parties as it relates to a claim for an extension of time, associated costs and relief from damages;
  • Mr. Wiseman was Party Appointed Expert (Arbitration under DIAC rules) on a Residential High-Rise Tower, Dubai providing independent written & oral evidence on matters of delay and disruption as it relates to a claim for an extension of time;
  • FRACTAL were commissioned to provide both Delay and Quantum Party Appointed Expert Witness Services (Arbitration under DIAC rules) on a landmark Mixed Use High Rise Tower, Dubai providing independent written & oral evidence on matters of delay, disruption and prolongation as it relates to a claim for an extension of time, quantification of works at termination and variation of disputed variations.
  • Mr. Wiseman was Tribunal Appointed Expert (Arbitration under DIAC rules) on Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai provided written & oral evidence on matters of delay and disruption across all works;
  • FRACTAL were commissioned by a Main Contractor to carry out investigation, analysis and opinion on the matter of an extension of time on Hotel & Residential High Rise Development, Birmingham, UK.

08

Residential

An example includes: Mr. Wiseman was commissioned by the Contractor to carry out investigation, analysis and opinion on the matter of an extension of time as it related to the infrastructure works and services for a major landmark residential development in Dubai comprising c.6000 villas and townhouses, schools along with extensive retail and leisure amenities.

09

Civils & RoadWorks

Examples include: Mr. Wiseman was Party Appointed Expert (Arbitration under UNCITRAL rules) on a major highway rehabilitation project between Bishkek – Osh, Kyrgyz Republic providing independent written & oral evidence on matter of delay and disruption to major civils carriageway works. Further FRACTAL were commissioned by the Contractor to carry out an investigation, analysis and opinion on matter of an extension of time for a dispute on a Major Urban Civil Engineering Scheme, UK.

10

Process, Oil & Gas

An example includes: Mr. Wiseman was commissioned by the Employer to carry out an independent assessment of the Contractor’s interim submissions on the matter of an extension of time to a Naptha Hydrotreater processing Plant, Dubai which consisted of a upgrade of the existing 120,000 barrels per stream day (“bpsd”) gas condensate refinery and included a 70,000 bpsd liquefied petroleum gas/naptha hydrotreater, a 36,000 bpsd crude catalytic reformer and ancillary processing units, plus associated new or revamped utilities and offsite facilities.

11

Pipeline

An example includes: Mr. Wiseman was commissioned by a Contractor to carry out an independent assessment of the Contractor’s interim submissions on the matter of delay and disruption to its works on a significant Inter-Refinery Pipeline Scheme, UAE

Bishkek - Osh Road, Kyrgyzstan
Wembley Stadium
civil works
Dubai Mall
Burj Khaleefa Dubai
Naptha Hydrotreater Dubai
Regarding Mr. Wiseman’s knowledge of forensic delay analysis he is one of the best I have ever encountered in over thirty years. I would give him my highest recommendation
Quantum Expert, UK
Mr. Wiseman was engaged by our company as an Arbitral Expert Witness on matters of Programming & Delay. Whilst proceeding most of the way through Arbitration, our complex and high value case was amicably and fairly settled prior to the hearing. Thanks to Mr. Wiseman’s detailed investigation & analysis along with his effectiveness & clarity in narrowing and opining on the issues at hand, he has greatly assisted our company in successfully concluding this high value and highly complex case. I foun…
Head of Contracts and Legal, Main Contractor, GCC
Mr. Wiseman is a top professional in his chosen field of expertise and pays meticulous attention to detail yet remaining focused on the key issues. He works very well under pressure and I consider him a very credible and dependable expert on the matter of delay analysis. I give Mr. Wiseman my highest recommendation as an Expert Witness
Chairman and Arbitrator for Ministry of Justice, UAE Dubai Courts, DIAC, QIAC & ACCAC
Mr. Wiseman is a capable Expert in his chosen field of expertise and he contributed effectively to the work of the Tribunal…He is professional and persuasive and has a sound understanding of programming, delay analysis and prolongation…Mr. Wiseman’s reports were found to be impartial and extremely helpful to the Tribunal
Arbitrator, UK & Middle East
Mr. Wiseman was a very dedicated construction manager…and brought his passion and enthusiasm to help build a team dedicated to deliver the best possible result for the client. It was a pleasure to work with him and he was professional in all that he did
Managing Director, MEP Engineering Consultant, UK
Mr. Wiseman is very professional, hard-working and knowledgeable… He helped me a lot in my role and it was a real pleasure to work with him
Façade Specialist/Expert, UK
I as Chairman and my two colleagues share the view that Mr. Wiseman is a skilled and capable practitioner and is an asset to the team…having a high standard of technical competency, integrity and impartiality…Thorough, articulate and focused…We would have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Wiseman to others requiring an Expert in his field
Tribunal Chairman, UAE.
Working with Mr. Wiseman was a pleasure. He brought knowledge, expertise and alternative ideas to progress the forensic planning element of a complex contractual claim. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services
Director Dispute Services, UK
Mr. Wiseman is a very experienced delay expert who always provides in-depth and detailed causal investigation together with an accurate analysis of the facts and evidence. His ability to digest and narrow the most complex interaction of matters is outstanding and together with his clear, balanced and independent opinion and testimony leaves little room for doubt. In my opinion, he is one of the best delay experts currently operating in the GCC and internationally and is a credit to his professio…
Head of Commercial, Department of Dubai Government
Mr. Wiseman is a confident and experienced orator who has a highly persuasive manner, and which demonstrates his command of the available evidence. I would and have recommended Mr Wiseman to my clients and other solicitors
Partner, Construction & Infrastructure, Law Firm UK & Middle East
Mr. Wiseman combines fantastic attention to detail with a real ability to get to the heart of the issues…By far one of the best delay experts I have worked with
Queens Counsel, UK
Mr. Wiseman has a strong personality and keeps a close control on events as they emerge, as well as managing future activity in a logical and methodical way
Commercial Director, Main Contractor, UK