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 is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with over 25 years’ experience in major international construction and engineering projects. His expertise spans a broad range of sectors, including rail, transportation, infrastructure, buildings, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical works, and oil and gas.
Mr Thomas specialises in providing quantum expert witness services, with particular focus on the evaluation of damages, disruption and loss of productivity, variation claims, and the assessment of costs associated with acceleration and contract termination.
He has extensive experience across multiple jurisdictions, having worked on projects in the UK, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, India, Bangladesh, Ghana, the Netherlands, and Ivory Coast. Christopher is experienced in adjudication, arbitration, and litigation.
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