56 Secretariat experts were recognized in the Lexology Index 2025 Construction report as leading experts, lauded for their elite expertise, leadership, and client service. 12 of our experts were named as Global Elite Thought Leaders in the report, earning us the No. 1 spot in that category out of more than 650 ranked firms.

Lexology’s report showcases top construction industry experts around the world, based on comprehensive research and nominations from corporate counsel and peers. The Global Elite Thought Leaders tier is the most exclusive in the Lexology rankings, achieved by only 5% of listed professionals.

“This distinction underscores the caliber and global impact of Secretariat’s experts as well as the deep trust our clients place in us,” says Managing Director Don Harvey. “Uncompromising quality has always been a hallmark of our work and our professionals. This further demonstrates the excellence and credibility our team brings to the most complex and high-stakes matters around the world.”

From top global voices to brilliant young professionals emerging as leaders in the field, Secretariat’s experts bring unmatched quality and our collective decades of experience to the table, offering clear, concise opinions and a proactive approach to help clients navigate high-stakes matters with confidence.

Discover what clients and peers have to say about our elite experts in Lexology’s full report.

Global Elite Thought Leaders

• Paul Roberts is regarded by clients as a “technically excellent expert” who is “robust and thorough in his approach.”
• A “very well-regarded and solid expert,” Christopher Larkin is known as an “exceptional force in the construction space.”
• Robert Poole is “very analytical,” incredibly responsive and diligent,” with references noting, “he delivers great work and is a fantastic witness.”
• Liam Holder is “a brilliant expert, a huge authority and very reliable.” Clients see him as a “top name in the construction market” who “testifies very well and is strong in the box.”
• George Taft, an “impressive and engaging expert,” is lauded by clients as being a “strong, hard-working experts who delivers great reports.” He is praised as being “very thorough and easy to work with.” 
• Mike Allen “possesses in-depth knowledge and experience in the construction field.” Client say he applies his “great attention to detail” to “get to the crux of an issue and provide pragmatic and clear views.”
• With a “great reputation in the Singapore market,” Amit Garg is commended as being “competent and on top of the matter.”
• John Lancaster is “one of the top delay experts in the world,” valued for his “deep knowledge of delay analysis” and ability to “[perform] well under cross-examination.”
• A “top-drawer forensic delay expert,” Mike Saulsbury “[provides] clear, concise, and accurate assessments” that impress clients and industry peers, and is regarded as being “confident and commanding under cross-examination.”
• Don Harvey is lauded by clients for “his work in complex construction disputes, where he provides top-tier analysis on delay, disruption and cost issues.”
• Ted Scott is “committed to expanding the role of forensic experts early on in order to help resolve disputes.” Clients note his ability to “jump into complex matters with ease.”
• Meera Wagman is a “blend of tenacity, critical acuity and clear-sighted communications is particularly impressive.” Lexology quotes clients as saying Meera “excels in the fundamental technical skills necessary to her role while seeing the forest, not just the trees,” and that “she clearly communicates and drafts insights and analysis.”

Thought Leaders

• Terry Hawkins is “precise, technically excellent and client-focused.” He is applauded for his “real attention to detail” and expertise in staying “brilliantly calm when cross-examined.”
• With “absolute clarity in thought and the ability to stay on the ground with a steady but courteous demeanor,” Ben Burley is highly-regarded for his capacity to “foresee issues and advise on strategies to tackle them ahead of time.”
• Jeffrey Wong, a “highly organized, methodical and technically skilled” expert, is trusted to “consistently [provide] strong, logical evidence.” Sources note that Jeffrey’s “ability to analyze complex matters with clarity and precision makes him a valuable asset to any case.”
• Manus Bradley is praised in Lexology’s report as a “leading expert in the field” and an “outstanding delay expert.”
• Clients commend Ian Greenhough as “one of the best quantum experts in the region.” They view him as a “highly competent expert who presents solid evidence” and remains “authentic and assured under cross-examination.”
• Thomas Fertitta is a “strong schedule delay expert” who is “excellent in presenting claims and the basis for those claims to the tribunal.”
• A “pragmatic practitioner,” Neil Gaudion has earned high praise from clients, who note that Neil is an “exceptional testifying expert.”
• Mike Kling is described as “incredibly professional, diligent, and easy to work with,” with peers calling him an “outstanding expert.”

Recommended Professionals

• Jonathan Brown is an “extremely well organized” expert who offers “high-quality work product.” One client notes, “he produced several helpful ideas which were highly beneficial to our client’s matter.”
• “Quick to grasp the key issues and commercially minded,” Joel Glover is “very thorough, and produces high-quality analysis and written reports,” which clients praise as always being “well-reasoned, clear, and balanced.”
• Charmy Patel is a detailed, collaborative, “highly professional and savvy expert” who sources trust to provide “high quality expert analysis and service.”
• Georges Bader “has excellent analytical skills as well as oral and written advocacy.” He is regarded by clients as “extremely helpful and capable of quickly and efficiently reviewing documents” and producing clear, concise reports.
• Regarded as a “top-tier expert,” Oliver Barnes is praised for his ability to provide fast, timely, impactful analyses and his “[excellence] in cross-examinations.”
• Clients commend Mehmet Karakoc’s “ hugely impressive ability to assimilate enormous volumes of data and present it persuasively,” noting that he is “an excellent expert who does a lot of work in the construction field.”
• Sue Kim is a meticulous, diligent expert with “strong skills in quantum analysis” and “an outstanding reputation in the market and amongst clients.”
• Nicolas Noyer, a strategic expert who is known for being “detail-oriented and very pragmatic in his approach,” is commended for his leadership and his “great command of he details, knowing the documents inside and out.”
• Kaz Rozputynski’s “deep understanding of delay matters in construction projects” fosters great trust from clients, with sources saying “he is very responsive and detail-oriented,” and a “diligent expert with excellent work ethic.”
• Rhiann Storey possesses “excellent knowledge of the construction industry.” She is “thorough and able to handle a massive amount of data in a short period of time,” and is skilled in transforming that data into “clear and concise written work.”
• Sources find Alex Ho to be a “diligent and patient expert.” They appreciate his “eye for detail” and detailed yet easily-understandable reports and analyses.
• Matthew Wills “demonstrates a high level of competence by effectively untangling complex matters,” with clients lauding his prowess in presenting those issues “in a clear and understandable way.”
• Kagan Aktas is an “excellent,” “extremely diligent and technically informed delay expert,” with clients saying, “his presentation is courteous, clear, and comprehensive.”
• Chris Brindisi has garnered high praise from clients, with one stating, “Chris’s report writing stood out against everyone I’ve ever worked with.” He is regarded as a “very practical” expert and a “class act [whose] work product is always top quality.”
• Bryan Byrd is renowned for his “deep expertise in cost and schedule analysis and has vast experience advising on major domestic and cross-border construction projects.”
• Dan Clark offers clients a “strong ability to explain complicated concepts to a jury and “identify useful key points from a large amount of complicated information.”
• A “very smart expert,” Tom Gaines impresses clients with his “technical abilities and intellectual capacity.”
• A skilled and experienced expert, Wayne Kalayjian provides practical analyses and “first-rate presentation skills” to help clients navigate complex damages matters.
• Chris Sullivan’s clients rely on his “excellent client relationship skills” and “deep knowledge of the construction process,” stating that he is “very organized, focused and gets to the point” and “excellent at distilling delay events in simple terms.”
• A “fantastic construction expert,” sources laud Brian Triche for his impressive ability to “[back] up his findings with solid analysis.”
• Les Ross is “an industrious expert” who is consistently “across the details of a matter and provides answers to queries in a prompt manner.”
• Sena Gbedemah is a first-rate expert, praised by clients and peers for his “formidable technical prowess as a delay expert.”
• Mark Vaughan-Jones comes heralded as “someone who is exactly what you want from an expert.” One source adds, “his thorough and detailed approach is reassuring.”
• Brian Bowie is a “greatly appreciated delay expert” who is highly commended for his “technical skill and well-considered conclusions.”
• Nelson Gallardo stands out for being “very detailed, precise and methodical in the search and organzation of facts to analyse and prepare objective reports.”

Future Leaders

• Tom Hawkins is a strong communicator and detail-oriented expert who possesses an “excellent technical knowledge of quantity surveying and construction” and great ability to “[report] his findings accurately and reliably.”
• Tosh Masson is viewed as a “brilliant, young expert” who “consistently delivers excellent report writing, combining clear, precise language with thorough analytical insight.”
• An “exemplary expert witness in the field of quantum,” Gareth McDermott is praised by sources for “delving deeply into complex topics and providing comprehensive insights.” One client notes, “his preparation is thorough and meticulous, ensuring that every detail is carefully examined.”
• Michael Pogue “consistently demonstrates professionalism and a strategic approach in his expert work,” with sources describing him as “meticulous in analysis and thorough in execution.”
• Yasir Kadhim possesses “an impressive ability to absorb and distill large volumes of material quickly into draft reports and other key documents.” Clients trust him to “[think] proactively and [provide] strategic guidance on short notice.”
• Stuart Allan is regarded as “a pleasure to work with, and clients would gladly collaborate with him again.” One client is cited as saying, “Stuart’s strategy was simply brilliant and delivered within a very tight timeframe.”
• A “meticulous and precise practitioner” who is “well-known in the market,” Kelsey Bishop is applauded for her professionalism and her “outstanding knowledge” of the field.
• Madison Clark is a “dedicated, hardworking” expert who can identify the causes and consequences of the changes in a construction schedule,” and then use that information to communicate and resolve issues “with simplicity and clarity.”
• “Professional, confident, and concise in all his work,” Zackery Kilgore blends “deep [industry] knowledge” with “the rare ability to keep sight of the bigger picture without getting lost in detail.”
• Vivienne Li is “an excellent delay expert” with broad international experience handling complex transport disputes. Sources say, “She is efficient, responsive and highly intelligent.”