Technical & Legal Support in Engineering Cases
Engineering cases are not decided by general opinions, but by the facts, the documents and sound technical analysis. We provide specialist technical support to individuals, companies and lawyers across the stages of a dispute and litigation — analysing the technical facts, preparing technical memoranda, reviewing expert reports, and offering an independent technical opinion that clarifies the facts before judicial bodies and expert panels.
Why Technical Support
Engineering Expertise That Supports Your Position Through Dispute & Litigation
Engineering and contracting cases have a complex technical nature that often goes beyond the purely legal. The success of a case does not rest on the legal texts or the contractual clauses alone — it requires a deep understanding of the technical and engineering aspects, the documents, the correspondence and the project records.
In many engineering cases, an engineering expert is appointed by the court to study the dispute and prepare a technical report setting out the facts, findings and recommendations — and this report is often among the most influential elements in the course and final outcome of the case. Understanding the technical file, presenting the right documents and framing the technical observations professionally can therefore have a significant impact in supporting a party’s position. This role connects with independent expert reports and claims preparation.
Our Services
Our Technical & Legal Support Services
A support system covering the case from before the action is filed through to the final judgment:
Studying & Analysing the Case File
Reviewing and analysing all the documents relating to the case to build a comprehensive understanding of the facts and the technical and legal aspects of the dispute.
▸ Contracts, agreements and official correspondence
▸ Drawings, technical specifications and variation orders
▸ Contractual claims and project reports
▸ Documents submitted to the court and previous expert reports
Providing a Technical Opinion Before Filing
Assessing the client’s position before the decision to litigate, through an independent technical analysis that supports the right decision.
▸ Assessing technical strengths and weaknesses
▸ Reviewing the available evidence and documents
▸ Analysing the chances of success technically
▸ Identifying the documents needed to support the claims
Preparing Technical Memoranda for the Appointed Expert
Organising the presentation of the facts and technical evidence before the court-appointed expert in a way that serves the understanding of the case.
▸ Preparing the technical memoranda submitted to the expert
▸ Organising the documents and evidence
▸ Drafting technical responses to the other party’s submissions
▸ Explaining complex engineering aspects methodically
Reviewing & Commenting on Expert Reports
A detailed review of the preliminary or final expert report, and preparing technical rebuttal memoranda submitted through counsel or per the applicable procedures.
▸ The consistency of the findings with the facts and documents
▸ The soundness of the technical analysis used
▸ Points not adequately addressed and possible shortcomings
▸ Matters needing clarification or re-assessment
Analysing Claims & Technical Disputes
Specialist analyses of the most common technical disputes in projects.
▸ Delay and extension-of-time claims
▸ Financial claims and additional costs
▸ Additional works, variations and defects of execution
▸ Quality, specification and scope disputes and technical responsibilities
Supporting Law Firms
Acting as a technical partner to law firms specialising in engineering and contracting cases.
▸ Interpreting the technical aspects of the case
▸ Preparing technical reports and memoranda
▸ Reviewing engineering documents and analysing experts’ reports
▸ Contributing to building the technical strategy for the file
Our Methodology
Our Approach to Handling Cases
Six disciplined stages take the case from understanding the dispute to an evidence-based technical opinion and continuous support through to the final decision.
Understanding the Dispute
Analysing the nature of the case and the relief sought by the parties, and identifying the technical issues in dispute.
Document Review
Studying the contracts, correspondence and relevant technical documents and building a documented picture of the facts.
Technical Analysis
Conducting an objective analysis of the facts and evidence, away from assumptions and impressions.
Assessing Expert Reports
Reviewing the technical findings and determining their soundness and consistency with the documents.
Preparing the Technical Opinion
Drafting a clear, evidence-based technical opinion that distinguishes fact, assumption and opinion.
Ongoing Follow-up & Support
Providing technical support across the stages of the case through to the final decision.
Why E-Basel
What Sets Our Services Apart?
Experience in projects and disputes
We understand the practical aspects of engineering projects alongside the contractual and legal aspects.
A deep grasp of claims and contracts
Experience in contracting contracts, claims, dispute management and delay and cost cases.
Evidence-based analysis
We rely on the documents, the facts and the technical data, away from assumptions or impressions.
Professional reports and memoranda
Clear, organised technical memoranda that present the facts professionally and persuasively.
Impartiality and objectivity
An independent technical opinion grounded in engineering principles and professional best practice.
Who Our Clients Are
We Serve the Parties to an Engineering Dispute and Those Who Represent Them
Law firmsContracting companiesReal-estate developersEngineering consultantsProject ownersInvestorsIndividuals in engineering & real-estate cases
Timing
When Should You Contact Us?
The earlier the technical support, the stronger its impact on the case. Contact us at any of these moments:
Before filing the action
To assess the technical position and the chances of success before the decision to litigate.
When a court expert is appointed
To prepare a technical memorandum for the expert and organise the documents and evidence.
After the expert report is issued
To review the preliminary or final report and prepare the technical rebuttal memorandum.
When there is a complex technical dispute
Where a contractual or technical dispute needs specialist analysis or an independent, impartial opinion.
About the Expert
Mohamad Basel Al Najjar — Engineering Expert & Arbitrator
I provide technical support to parties and law firms from a position combining engineering and contractual expertise and a knowledge of how expertise operates before the courts. This dual perspective — that of one who has built expert reports and one who has reviewed and rebutted them — allows a technical analysis that withstands cross-examination.
◆ Accredited engineering expert, arbitrator and tribunal chairman.
◆ Experience in reviewing expert reports and preparing and rebutting technical memoranda.
◆ Analysing delay, cost, additional-works and defect-of-execution claims.
◆ Experience with FIDIC contracts, contracting contracts and dispute management.
◆ Civil engineer and senior project manager.
Related services: Expert Reports · Technical & Engineering Opinion · Construction Arbitration.
Scope of Analysis
Technical Disputes We Analyse
Contact Us
Technical Support That Strengthens the Understanding of Your Case
Engineering cases are not decided by general opinions, but by the facts and sound technical analysis. Contact us for an independent, impartial technical opinion and specialist support that clarifies the facts and strengthens your position.
Note: This content is provided for general professional guidance only. It does not constitute binding legal advice in any live dispute, nor does it create a retainer. Technical support is provided independently and impartially, in line with engineering principles and professional best practice; coordination with a UAE-licensed legal practitioner on the legal and procedural aspects is recommended. Contact us to discuss your needs.
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