News | May 8, 2026
A recent study by Tatyana Avilova, Economist at Secretariat has been selected by the Editor of JAMA Health Forum as an Editor’s Choice: Clinical Trial of 2025.
Mr. Ross brings more than 40 years of experience to his clients as a quantity surveyor in the construction industry providing commercial, contractual, and quantum advice. His experience spans oil & gas, mining, major infrastructure, and building projects in the U.K., Middle East, Hong Kong, Macau, and Australia.
Les Ross has more than 40 years of experience as a quantity surveyor in the construction industry providing commercial, contractual, and quantum advice. His experience spans oil & gas, mining, major infrastructure, and building projects in the U.K., Middle East, Hong Kong, Macau, and Australia.
Mr. Ross has provided quantum dispute resolution and expert witness services in various forums over the last ten years, including claims support and advice on several major international commercial and oil & gas arbitrations.
He has been appointed as a quantum expert witness in construction dispute proceedings and has given oral testimony in court.
Who’s Who Legal recognizes Mr. Ross as a Global Leader in Construction Expert Witnesses 2022”.
According to Who’s Who Legal:
“Mr Ross has a great ability to collate and distil detailed records and information in a useable manner”
“He is a calm and detail-focused expert”
“He is methodical, timely and has a deep knowledge of construction subject matter”
“Mr Ross has a great ability to collate and distil detailed records and information in a useable manner”
A recent study by Tatyana Avilova, Economist at Secretariat has been selected by the Editor of JAMA Health Forum as an Editor’s Choice: Clinical Trial of 2025.
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