Mr. McDermott has more than 16 years of experience on major international construction and engineering projects worldwide, including in Ireland, the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, the Middle East, South America, Asia, and Africa. He has worked on projects of varying size and complexity in the building, civil engineering and infrastructure projects, off-shore oil & gas facilities, marine, and process works sectors.
Gareth McDermott has more than 16 years of experience on major international construction and engineering projects worldwide, including in Ireland, the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, the Middle East, South America, Asia, and Africa. He has worked on projects of varying size and complexity in the building, civil engineering and infrastructure projects, off-shore oil & gas facilities, marine, and process works sectors.
Mr. McDermott specialises in dispute resolution and forensic investigation of quantum claims. He provides advice and opinion on matters concerning variations, defective works, delay, acceleration, disruption, termination, costs to complete, and final accounts. He has been appointed quantum expert on litigation, adjudication, and mediation proceedings and has been lead assistant to the quantum expert on several major international disputes in arbitration.
Secretariat’s Norman Harrison and Ben Boorer, together with Taylor Wessing attorneys Natasha Zahid and Mohammed Tartir, dive into the latest whistleblower issues and trends across the US, Europe, and the Middle East in their article, “When the Whistle Blows.”
Secretariat Experts Contribute to “2024 Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments”
Secretariat team members Stuart Gurrea, Jéssica Dutra, Wei Tan, Pablo Varas, and Noah Case have contributed to “Chapter I — Restraints of Trade” in the recently published “2024 Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments” from the ABA Antitrust Law Section. Michael Koenig contributed to “Chapter VIII — Civil Government Enforcement”.
Norman Harrison Named as 2025 Top Consultant by Consulting Magazine
Secretariat is proud to celebrate Norman Harrison’s recognition as a 2025 Top Consultant for Excellence in Regulation and Compliance by Consulting Magazine. This prestigious honor highlights his exceptional contributions to the consulting profession, particularly in helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and ensuing investigations and disputes, as well as resolve compliance issues in highly regulated industries.