Mr. Rivas has 24 years’ experience in the construction industry, providing claims advisory services and arbitration support since 2013. He has worked with clients in providing forensic schedule analysis support, cost/quantum reports and data gathering for a wide range of disputes.
Mr. Rivas has 24 years’ experience in the construction industry, providing claims advisory services and arbitration support since 2013. He has worked with clients in providing forensic schedule analysis support, cost/quantum reports and data gathering for a wide range of disputes.
Mr. Rivas specialises in providing advice on construction projects and supports clients involved in claims and disputes. Mr. Rivas’s work experience in the construction industry includes planning and commercial management, earned value planning, monitoring and control, risk and change management, claims and disputes.
Before joining Secretariat, Mr. Rivas worked in major capital civil and oil & gas projects appearing as a testifying fact witness on three occasions in international arbitration proceedings.
Mr. Rivas has undertaken the Legal Experience Training Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence (LETAPAEWE) accredited by Pearson Learning at a level 7 (Masters level) BTEC.
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.
Paris Arbitration Week 2025 Recap
Secretariat was a proud supporting partner of Paris Arbitration Week (PAW) 2025. The event, which took place from April 7 to 11, brought together more than 10,000 arbitration practitioners from 135 countries. We were thrilled to participate in dynamic discussions, host insightful panels, and share our passion and expertise with the international arbitration community.