11 December 2025
WORLD CLASS FORENSIC
& TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS
FORENSIC ENGINEERING | EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES
Expert Witness Services
Delay: Forensic Delay and Disruption Analysis
Quantum:
Cost Estimation, Quantum Analysis
Technical:
Multi-disciplinary, coordinating and subject matter experts.
Forensic Engineering
Expert technical advice on insurance claims (Root Cause Analysis, reinstatement, timeline), project development, and independent progress (time) and cost (quantum) project management.
Miguel A. Hernandez had the pleasure of attending the 4th ICC Mexican Arbitration Day
Reinaldo Scannone had the privilege of representing DAC Consulting Services at the ICC Canada Arbitration Committee Annual Conference. This premier gathering brought together leading arbitration practitioners, corporate counsel, and arbitrators to engage in dynamic discussions on emerging issues in international dispute resolution.
Grateful for the insightful exchanges and the opportunity to connect with peers shaping the future of global arbitration.
Daniel A. Correa and
Nicholas Smith had the privilege of attending the annual Sir Michael Davies Lecture of the Expert Witness Institute at the Royal Air Force Club.
It was a pleasure to meet Lady Simler, Justice of the Supreme Court (the new President of the EWI), and to thank Lord Hodge, Deputy President of the Supreme Court, the outgoing President, for his invaluable contribution and leadership over the past years. Lady Simler delivered an inspiring address — one that truly sets out a blueprint for all expert witnesses to follow in maintaining integrity, independence, and excellence in expert evidence.
Thanks also go to Sir Martin Spencer, Justice of the High Court (our Chair of the Board), and Simon Berney-Edwards our CEO for their efforts in organising such an engaging and thought-provoking evening.
Daniel is a proud Board Member and with DAC being a Corporate Member of the EWI, we remain committed to supporting the Institute’s mission of upholding the highest standards in expert witness practice.
Efstathios Maliakis attended the MEECON (Middle East Energy Conference) in October at the Waldorf Astoria, Dubai International Financial Centre. The room was fully packed with insurance and loss-adjustment professionals.
"This year's version is simply amazing! All Sessions are super interesting, but I have to put the "Diamond Battery" by Thomas Scott, and "Digital Intelligence" by Darryl Epstein on top of my to-follow list.
It was great to meet with existing clients and peers, and very happy to network with new ones."
Daniel A. Correa and
Nicholas Smith had the pleasure of attending the leading insurance claims professionals from across the energy and engineering sectors at the Onshore Energy Conference London which was held on the 4th November.
As DAC continues to expand its expert witness and forensic engineering services for onshore energy, power generation, and industrial facilities, we look forward to engaging with peers and clients driving excellence, safety, and innovation across the sector.
DAC Consulting Services is proud to sponsor this event for yet another year. Daniel A. Correa and Nicholas Smith had the pleasure of attending the leading insurance claims professionals from across the energy and engineering sectors at the Onshore Energy Conference London which was held on the 4th November.
As DAC continues to expand its expert witness and forensic engineering services for onshore energy, power generation, and industrial facilities, we look forward to engaging with peers and clients driving excellence, safety, and innovation across the sector.
DAC Consulting Services is proud to sponsor this event for yet another year.
Thank you to our incredible panellists and attendees!
We are proud to have hosted a great session during Dubai Arbitration Week, discussing “Mega-Project Disputes in the Middle East: Technical Failures, Delay Claims, and Arbitration Strategies.”
A huge thank you to our distinguished panellists for sharing their expertise and insight, and to everyone who joined us for such a dynamic and engaging discussion. Shruti Sahu, Sam Song, Efstathios Maliakis, Victoria Cunningham and Sajid Suleman.
Events like this reflect DAC’s continued commitment to advancing technical excellence and thought leadership in international arbitration and forensic engineering.
Efstathios Maliakis attended the Microsoft AI Tour which was held at The Atlantis, the Palm in Dubai, UAE.
3 ... 2 ... 1 ... GO!
Badge and coffee grabbed, and ready to deep dive into hardcore AI in Microsoft AI tour at Atlantis, the Palm in Dubai, UAE.
Working in the International Arbitration world as a Technical Expert Witness, I am watching AI intrusion becoming a hot topic, and whether its use should be regulated, limited, etc.
We, at
DAC Consulting Services always want to be proactive and up to date with our market developments, and we're here to digest current AI status, future developments, and statutory requirements.
Let's see how AI can assist Experts in fulfilling their duties, and saving valuable time and resources, especially when working - as usual - under very tight deadlines.
What an outstanding IBA Annual Conference in Toronto!
Reinaldo Scannone kicked off the week with the LCIA Tylney in Town Symposium, the perfect arbitration warm-up. From there, the momentum never stopped: Canada–MENA Bridge sessions, firm-hosted networking events, and countless opportunities to exchange ideas with colleagues from every corner of the globe.
"Toronto truly delivered.
I’m grateful for the brilliant conversations, new relationships, and the sense of community that make the IBA such a unique gathering."
At
DAC Consulting Services, we focus on assembling and coordinating the right technical and engineering experts for complex international disputes - from ICC arbitrations to major energy, infrastructure, and construction claims. Whether it’s managing multi-disciplinary expert witness teams (delay, quantum, technical) or providing targeted expertise in arbitration and insurance matters, our commitment is to ensure clients are supported by leaders in their fields who are fully prepared for cross-examination.
If your firm is looking for trusted engineering expertise in high-stakes disputes, I’d be delighted to connect and explore how DAC can support your next case
DAC Consulting Services made another appearance at the 23rd ICC Miami Conference on International Arbitration, and
Reinaldo Scannone and
Miguel Hernandez had an incredible week in Miami.
Such a great opportunity to expand our footprint in Latin America and reconnect with both old friends while making new ones.
Expert-witness work is so much fun.
DAC Consulting Services was happy to be participating and sponsoring the 1st inaugural London Arbitration Week (LAW)
DAC are looking forward to attending the Arbitration and mediation Conference 2026 Budapest which is being held in February. More details to come...
Miguel Hernandez is looking forward to attending the 14th ITA-IEL-ICC Joint Conference on International Energy Arbitration, which will be taking place the 22nd - 23rd January 2026 in Houston, Texas, US
We're hoping to see some familiar faces at these events!!
Article
An interesting article, ‘Managing Engineering Experts in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities’ by DAC Consulting Services , written by Reinaldo Scannone (Manager - Dispute Advisory Services, North America)
The market in a nutshell
Latin America is not one market, it is a collection of countries, each with its own standards, codes, and practices. Brazilian NBR (Normas Brasileiras Regulamentadoras), Colombian NSR (Norma Sismo-Resistente de Colombia), Peru RNE (Reglamento Nacional de Edificaciones) and Mexican NOMs (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas) all differ, while many major projects are governed by FIDIC or EPC contracts financed by multilaterals such as the IDB or World Bank.
Managing Engineering Experts in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities
Please see this fascinating article📘 ‘Wind Turbines & Forest Fires Coincidence or not?’ by
Efstathios Maliakis (Head of Power at DAC Consulting Services)
Back home (I come from Greece), but also in other places that offer a convenient mix of mountain tops and windy weather conditions for most of the year, such as, the Mediterranean countries, wind turbine farms popping up has become a usual sight for the past 25-30 years, with no signs of slowing down.
Wind turbines industry has seen exceptional rise and offered many thousands of new job positions, especially since significant research & development efforts in the past 2 decades helped improve almost every aspect associated with the manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance of a wind turbine.
News and Article
Global Arbitration Hubs: Where Technical Experts Are Most Needed Now
(In Our Experience)
International arbitration continues to grow as the forum of choice for resolving large and complex disputes. Behind the headlines of billion-dollar claims and high-profile hearings, one thing remains clear: technical experts are critical to helping tribunals understand, test, and ultimately decide engineering and construction cases.
📖 Read the full article here:
At DAC Consulting Services
Do you want to learn more about Metallurgy and its Applications?
Our own Ron Scott, Principal Metallurgical Consultant at DAC Consulting Services has published an excellent book — “Metals, Metallurgy and Applications – Training and Self-Study Book.”
This comprehensive guide offers practical insights into the world of metals, their behaviour, and their applications across industries — from manufacturing to engineering and forensic analysis.
📘 You can find it here: METALS:
Metallurgy and Applications - Ron Scott
🏗️ Big win for expert-led analysis in complex construction disputes
I’d like to share a compelling judgment in Santos Limited v Fluor Australia Pty Ltd & Fluor Corporation [2025] QSC 184 (link below) — a case that reinforces the decisive role of robust, transparent expert evidence in major EPC disputes.
🔍 Key findings (Delay & Quantum)
The Court endorsed the referees’ reliance on Santos’s delay expert, whose analysis followed principles consistent with the SCL Protocol, over Fluor’s hybrid “near-critical path” method.
On quantum, the referees’ findings on recoverable Time-Related Indirect Costs (TRICs) and overpayments were upheld, while Fluor’s cost evidence was rejected as inconsistent and lacking transparency.
Fluor’s “conduct defences” — estoppel, waiver, and reliance on prior certifications — were all dismissed.
🏛️ Why this judgment matters
It shows that expert reports prepared with clarity, rigour, and alignment to recognised standards (e.g. SCL Protocol, EWI guidelines) carry significant weight in the eyes of courts and tribunals.
Conversely, methodologies that deviate from accepted practice or fail to disclose underlying logic risk being discounted entirely.
📚 Learning from major cases
Whilst DAC Consulting Services was not involved in this case, we have read it with great interest — particularly the Court’s emphasis on disciplined expert methodology and transparency. Cases like this provide valuable lessons for all practitioners involved in delay and quantum evidence.
📄 Read the full judgment (PDF):
Santos v Fluor [2025] QSC 184
Roll on 2026
We look forward to expanding our network of experts worldwide, alongside our clients and peers, knowing that we are adding value to any claims or disputes we become involved in.
We will definitely be embracing 2026!
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If you cannot carry out new cases in your current firms due to conflicts of interest, come work with us!
- Modern case management platforms
- Unrivalled team and admin support
- Clear and concise quality management systems
- Exceptional reputation
- Capacity to GROW
- Remote working
DAC is the future of working as an Expert Witness.
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