Andrew Merrilees is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with over 25 years’ experience on major international building and civil engineering projects in the UK, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia and the Middle East. Andrew became a Practising Associate of the Academy of Experts in 2004 for the provision of expert services and holds dual qualifications in quantity surveying and law. Andrew’s dispute resolution experience includes the preparation and defence of notices of contractual claims, interim particulars and submission of full and detailed particulars under Government and private forms, for Extensions of Time and costs on behalf of contractors and employers. Andrew’s expert witness work includes assisting in the preparation of expert reports and independent opinions on quantum matters, including assisting in the preparation of expert reports to defend counterclaims. His experience also includes strategic advice and assistance in preparation for Adjudication, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings of disputes over costs and delays in contracts. Andrew is experienced in all aspects of senior contracts, claims and commercial management. He advises on contractual and commercial matters, contract strategy as well as contractual correspondence and position papers on contentious and non-contentious issues.

Shawn is a highly-qualified multi-disciplinary professional with over 35 years of experience in construction, engineering, energy and infrastructure projects. His experience on large scale projects covers many sectors, executed under various contractual arrangements, inter alia, Traditional Contracts, Management Contracting, Construction Management, Design & Build, Turnkey, BOT, PFI and PPP. Shawn specialises in the provision of dispute related services, having previously been employed in two major contract consultancy groups and as senior commercial manager of a large multi-national company where he headed the commercial and risk division, managing and directing operation resources, oversees contract administration, arbitration, adjudication, and other legal matters. The combination of his technical, quantity surveying, project management, IT, law and business administration skills enables him to assist clients in a broad range of issues and maximising the prospects of success in a cost-effective manner. He counsels employers, contractors and subcontractors in commercial, retail, office, residential, civil engineering, industrial park, power plants and airport projects and was recognised for his ability to effectively resolve complex and difficult commercial and contractual matters.

Arlene is a Quantity Surveyor and has over 23 years of working experience in the construction industry. She has worked for Quantity Surveying Consultant firms, contractor organisations, project management and claim consultancy firms. She has assisted a number of Main Contractors in the compilation of claim documentation relating to issues involving variation works, loss and expenses, prolongation, acceleration and various aspects of a contractual nature. She has also acted as an assistant to Expert Witness to research, analyse and draft quantum analysis reports for various arbitration, litigation and adjudication proceedings involving commercial, residential and infrastructure projects.

Jessica was recently promoted to a Senior Consultant and she is a qualified quantity surveyor with over 10 years’ experience in the construction industry. Her experience includes working on a number of high-profile projects within various sectors such as infrastructure, building, oil & gas, rail and tunnelling, reclamation, commercial, shopping mall and auditorium projects, mixed developments in Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore. Whilst working with a large contractor in Hong Kong, Jessica gained experience in measurement, construction cost ascertainment, material procurement and general quantity surveying practice. She also acquired experience in evaluation, negotiation and final account settlements. Jessica has a strong interest in dispute resolution of construction contracts and obtained a Master of Law in 2013 (Arbitration and Dispute Resolution). Jessica then worked for a global construction claims company where she assisted senior colleagues in preparing claims for extensions of time, prolongation and disruption claims and providing project commercial management services. She also assists in preparing in-house trainings. Jessica is presently engaged in assisting the appointed experts in the preparation of expert witness reports for construction litigation and arbitration and in the provision of contractual advice and surveying services to our clients.

See Yen began her career working as a Quantity Surveyor for various international quantity surveying firms and contractor by undertaking measurement of architectural work, structural work and landscaping, evaluating and processing of contractor’s payment claims, preparing final accounts, cost estimation, contract management, monitoring project expenditure, preparing variation orders and assisting in payment claims disputes. See Yen’s project experience includes commercial and residential as well as infrastructure.

Venice has worked with consultants and contractors regionally and internationally and have over 12 years of experience in the construction industry. She has been involved in most aspects of construction projects ranging from cost planning, value engineering, pre-contract procurement and tendering, contract administration, subcontract management, variation management and claims management support work. Venice was also engaged on a major rail project in Kuala Lumpur providing claims and variation account support relating to the construction of six stations and one section of elevated guideway including foundation, structural, MEP and finishes works. Venice has also been involved in facilities management projects providing support for claims arising from variations due to project termination. Venice is adept at working on her own or as part of a team.

Hanif has gained valuable experience in planning & scheduling and preparing extension of time claims for solar, combined cycle gas-steam project, power plant, commercial & residential development and warehouse projects. He is well versed in project management tools for e.g., Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Throughout his career, Hanif has been involved in landmark projects including Tun Razak Exchange and RAPID. Since joining Charlton Martin as a Consultant, Hanif currently provides services to clients in various planning and delay analysis assignments.