News | August 11, 2025
Secretariat Announces 2025 Mid-Year Promotions
Secretariat is thrilled to celebrate the mid-year promotion of 21 individuals across 11 global offices.
Ms. Chai has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry. She is well versed in preparing and coordinating contractual claims for variations and loss and expense claims including prolongation and disruption claims, providing detailed review, claims analysis, and contractual advice to clients.
Hong Kong
Angie Chai has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry. She is well versed in preparing and coordinating contractual claims for variations and loss and expense claims, including prolongation and disruption claims, providing detailed review, claims analysis, and contractual advice to clients.
Ms. Chai has been appointed as a quantum expert witness and provided oral testimony at the hearing held at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. She has assisted experts in preparing expert witness reports in arbitration related to quantum and disruption matters on large-scale construction projects such as power plants, airports, nuclear power plants, and refineries. She is analytical in assessing quantum matters on the valuation of variations, measurement, disruption, and prolongation cost claims.
Before working in dispute resolution, Ms. Chai worked for contractor companies and consultant firms on building and infrastructure projects in Malaysia, Qatar, Maldives, and Singapore. She provided quantity surveying services at pre- and post-contract stages comprising preliminary cost estimating, Bills of Quantity preparation, tender calling, tender analysis and evaluations, tender awards, interim valuations, and final account assessment.
Secretariat Announces 2025 Mid-Year Promotions
Secretariat is thrilled to celebrate the mid-year promotion of 21 individuals across 11 global offices.
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