Mr. Thomas specialises in quantity surveying practice, including the valuation of damages, disruption and loss of productivity, variations, claims for acceleration/mitigation costs, and costs arising from termination.
London
Christopher Thomas is a chartered quantity surveyor with more than 20 years of experience. For 12 years, Mr. Thomas was based in Dubai, working on engagements throughout the Middle East. He has experience across a variety of sectors, including rail, transportation, infrastructure, building, civil engineering, mechanical & electrical, and oil & gas projects.
He gained experience across various sectors working on projects in the UK, the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, India, Ghana, and Ivory Coast.
Mr. Thomas has advised on formal dispute resolution, claims preparation/rebuttal, and contract administration for clients across varied sectors.
He has also provided independent expert opinion, been appointed as a quantum advisor and party representative in international arbitrations, and acted as lead assistant to quantum experts on numerous occasions.
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