Our People
At the heart of the DisputeIQ organization lies a dedicated team of reliable and skilled professionals who are committed to excellence. Our people bring a wealth of experience and expertise, ensuring that we consistently deliver outstanding results. We pride ourselves on delivering integrated team solutions.
In addition to our core team, we are proud to partner with a network of trusted affiliates. These partnerships enhance our capabilities and broaden our reach, allowing us to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to meet our clients’ diverse needs. Together, we are united by a shared vision of success and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of service.
CORE LEADERSHIP
David Brodie-Stedman
David is a seasoned Claims and Dispute Management Professional with extensive experience in commercial and contract management, particularly in complex projects across the Oil, Gas, Rail, Power, and Aviation sectors. Over the past 19 years in the Middle East and a decade in the Far East, he has led significant claims and disputes practices, including managing large-scale projects where effective claims handling is crucial for business success.
Before founding DisputeIQ, David was the head of J.S. Held’s advisory business in the Middle East and Asia Pacific, following the acquisition of his successful firm, DBSConsult, which he established in 2016. DBSConsult quickly became a leading practice in the region.
David has also held senior roles at major claims management firms (Driver Group and Hill International), where he focused on client solutions related to time and cost claims, commercial management, and project delivery across multiple locations in the AMEA region. His expertise particularly emphasizes the Airports and Aviation sector, having worked on numerous major international airport projects. With over 30 years of industry experience, David possesses comprehensive knowledge in claims and dispute management, commercial and contract management across substantially all industry sectors and projects, including airports, railways, civil infrastructure including tunnels, retail developments, high rise towers, oil & gas (onshore and offshore), industrial and process plants, power and utilities, IT and systems installations.
Jazmin Morcozo
Jazmin is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in marketing, office management, and HR. She has successfully organized international events, managed comprehensive marketing campaigns, and overseen social media strategies to support business development. With strong organizational skills, Jazmin has streamlined office operations, coordinated executive schedules, and handled essential HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and employee benefits management. Her career includes significant roles at QSI Consultancy Group, ILF Consulting Engineers and Hill International in Abu Dhabi, where she excelled in administrative support, marketing coordination, and client relations. Jazmin’s diverse background also includes technical support roles in the Philippines, showcasing her ability to adapt and thrive in various environments.
ASSOCIATES & ADVISORS
Brian Allan
Brian Allan is the Managing Director of the QSI Consultancy Group and a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 30 years of construction industry experience covering Europe, the Far East and the Middle East. In addition to being a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, an RICS Registered Expert Witness, and an Accredited Mediator with Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. Brian also holds a Master’s degree in International Construction Law. He has represented both public and private sector clients in the prosecution and defence of construction claims, and in conciliation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration proceedings.
Brian’s experience covers a wide range of construction related projects including nuclear and conventional power plants, airports, highways, bridges, rail, marine works, information technology systems, tunnels, sewage treatment schemes, power transmission, factories, schools, offices, hotels, hospitals, sports stadiums, retail outlets and shipbuilding.
He is also an RICS assessor, an experienced trainer and speaker and acts as an expert witness.
Alan Clive Evans
Alan has 40 years of construction management experience across various regions, including the UK (12 years), Qatar (5 years), Macau (4 years), Hong Kong (17 years), and Saudi Arabia (1.5 years). He is the founding director and major shareholder of A E 2 Limited, a construction consultancy. Previously, he served as Executive Director (Commercial) at the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, overseeing the Amaala project. Alan was also the Group Commercial Director for a major Hong Kong contractor, managing commercial, legal, procurement, and insurance for projects valued at approximately US$4 billion across several countries.
In Macau, he held the position of Commercial Director for a US$2 billion casino/resort complex. Alan has extensive experience in senior management roles, leading diverse teams on significant building and civil engineering projects. His abilities are highlighted by client requests for their involvement in subsequent projects, multiple job offers from past clients, and recognition through promotions and awards.
Andrei Bragaru
Andrei is a Civil Engineer with over 13 years of international experience in construction and engineering, specializing in contract management and claims resolution. He has a proven track record of successfully preparing and defending claims for contractors, subcontractors, and employers. His expertise involves analyzing and interpreting contract documents and project records to assess how specific events have impacted project performance.
Andrei has investigated a wide range of issues, including variations, design and procurement delays, late payments, late nominations, and force majeure events. His experience covers claims related to extensions of time, prolongation costs, disruption, acceleration, termination, and disputed variations.
He has worked on projects across diverse sectors such as commercial, residential, hospitality, oil and gas, infrastructure, healthcare, and military facilities. He is also well-versed in various contract forms, particularly FIDIC, HG1/2018 and other bespoke EPC contracts.
Prior to this, Andrei held project and cost management roles with international consultancy firms in Romania, Rwanda, and the United Arab Emirates.
Radu Giumanca
Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering with fifteen years professional experience in large-scale infrastructure engineering works, in Romania and worldwide. Initially started the professional career in the water/wastewater sector with project management of several industrial wastewater treatment plant. His activity continued with his involvement as a Project Manager for the development of the potable water (booster stations) and wastewater (pumping stations) for the infrastructure of the city of Pitesti, Romania. Further to the successful development of the project, Radu was recruited by the company acting as the Engineer on the project and continued to act on the Engineer’s behalf for the supervision of the construction of a seawater desalination plant in Northern Cyprus. Continuing his career in Romania, Radu has further developed his project management skills in the position of Contractor’s Representative for the design and construction of three sewage treatment plants in Alba County, Romania. His experience continued as a senior contracts manager for major infrastructure projects (motorways, railways, roads, bridges and wastewater treatment plants, inter alia) in Romania and worldwide, with projects in the EU, Norway, Albania, the Republic of Philippines, and the Middle East. During this period, Radu has successfully developed his abilities in contract management with a special emphasis on the FIDIC Suite of Contracts.
Darius Steenkamp
Darius’ experience includes procurement, cost management and claims preparation related to major international construction projects. He initially worked for Davis Langdon (AECOM) in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for 6 years and thereafter joined the claims team for Hill International in Dubai, Qatar and Oman. He previously worked for the Project Services Unit of the Airport Authority in Hong Kong for over seven years. The Project Services Unit provided the project management and cost consultancy services during the construction phase of Hong Kong’s award winning new international airport. Darius also participated in major retail expansion projects at the airport as part of a core team retained by the Airport Authority.
Mara Verenciuc
Mara is a Contract Specialist with twelve years in managing and advising on large-scale infrastructure projects in Romania and internationally. She began her career as a junior legal advisor, overseeing legal cases, and has since specialized in FIDIC and GD no. 1/2018 contract conditions. As a senior legal advisor and contracts manager, her key skills include court representation, contract negotiation, and compliance with legal requirements. Mara excels in drafting legal documents, providing legal advice, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. She possesses strong communication skills and interpersonal abilities, ensuring effective collaboration and adherence to strict deadlines. With advanced knowledge of legal software and a commitment to professionalism, she continuously seeks improvement in her work.
Adelina Nitel
Adelina holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science from “Ovidius” University of Constanta. With over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, Adelina has specialized in railway, road, and bridge projects. Currently a Quantum Specialist, Adelina prepares and updates project quantum claims, processes data, and calculates damages /losses. Her previous roles include Tender Coordinator at Schlumberger, where she managed tender documentation for major oil companies, and Junior Quantity Surveyor at a consulting firm, where she handled cost processing and claim documentation. Adelina’s extensive experience and expertise in quantum claims and project management make her a valuable asset in the construction sector.
Alexandru Palade
Licensed Civil Engineer with over 21 years of experience in the field of constructions (residential, health sector, industrial and large infrastructures). Alexandru has started his professional career as a structural design engineer for residential buildings as well as industrial facilities located in Romania, Belgium, Canada and Ukraine. During the first years of his career as structural design engineer, he has acquired valuable experience, being promoted as coordinator of the Technical Department, then as consulting engineer and works supervisor. For the past 15 years Alexandru has occupied several managerial positions, being in charge of various projects, including special foundation works, such as drilled pile foundation and slurry walls on the Bucharest Metro line M5. Over the years, Alexandru also became an experienced quantity surveyor as part of the expert team of a large international consulting company, as a result of 8 years performing cost claims expertise for various large infrastructure projects, including highways and railways. His core expertise is preparation of construction claims and quantum damages analysis such as prolongation, disruption, financing charges and profit. As senior quantity surveyor Alexandru has provided quantum related services to medium to large contractors, for projects across Romania and abroad. He assisted clients at all levels of the quantum process, proving entitlement and liability by demonstrating causation during representations before courts of law, including during Court and DAB proceedings. Within the role of an Expert Witness, Mr. Palade had the opportunity to be persuasive and put forward arguments to support his point of view to ensure the best decision is made by the Court in the public interest.
Annamaria Gyorgyjakab
Annamaria has a robust academic background and extensive experience in the construction and consulting industry. She holds a Master of Law degree in European and International Business Law from Debrecen University and a Bachelor of Law degree from Babes-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca. Additionally, she has earned both a Master and Bachelor of History from Babes-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca. Annamaria’s professional journey is marked by her dedication to continuous learning and specialization. She holds several prestigious certifications, including the FIDIC Certificate (Modules 1 & 2), CIARB International Arbitration (Module 1), and a Public Acquisition Expert Certificate. Her technical proficiencies encompass a wide range of legal and contractual areas such as contract management, claims management, risk analysis, conflict resolution, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Throughout her career, Annamaria has demonstrated a mission-oriented and highly motivated approach. She is known for her strong technical competences, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to build synergies to overcome challenges. Her commercial mindedness, coupled with a high degree of initiative and creativity, allows her to proactively address and solve problems, ensuring the best outcomes for her clients. Annamaria’s sector experience includes managing and overseeing numerous high-profile projects. These projects range from the rehabilitation and modernization of roads and railways to the construction of bypasses and the modernization of airport infrastructure. Some notable projects include the rehabilitation of DN 6, Alexandria Craiova, the modernization of the Bucharest Ring Road, and the rehabilitation of the railway line Brașov – Simeria.
Ruan Swiegelaar
Ruan is a skilled Quantity Surveyor with a Diploma in Building Science and Architecture, currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Contract Law and Construction Management at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Recently attaining professional status as a Contracts Manager through the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions, he is also on track to become a Chartered Surveyor recognized by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Ruan is an active member of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors and the Construction Adjudication Association of South Africa.
He has extensive experience in managing contracts for large-scale road construction, power generation, and significant building projects, proficient in various contract forms, including FIDIC, JBCC, and customized contracts. Ruan specializes in preparing and presenting claims for time extensions, prolongation costs, and scope variations, and is skilled in stakeholder engagement, providing quantum support for arbitration and litigation alongside legal counsel.
Throughout his career, Ruan has served as an expert for multiple law firms, developing strong expertise in contract management, claims analysis, and financial entitlements. He has supported Quantum Experts on projects in the Middle East, Australia, South Africa, Madagascar, and Namibia. Prior to becoming a claims consultant, he played a key role in major South African infrastructure projects, including the Khusile Power Station and Mall of Africa, where he oversaw various works as a Quantity Surveyor.
Stuart Porter
Stuart is a client facing individual whose ability to communicate at all levels has enabled him to quickly garnish relationships and therefore gain the confidence and respect of others working alongside him.
He has extensive and diverse experience in working in Asia and the Middle East, having worked in Hong Kong, Macau, the Philippines, Dubai, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia ,Qatar and Vietnam. The training and practical experience that these varied workplaces have provided, together with having to converse with many different nationalities, has made Stuart an outstanding candidate for providing practical solutions for a number of Employers.
A vastly experienced, enthusiastic and diverse Senior Contractual, fully conversant with all facets of pre- and post-contract administration together with an extensive knowledge of a variety of forms of contract, Stuart was Commercial Executive for a multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK before moving over to the international market some 19 years ago.
He currently resides in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Adrian Palincas
Adrian is a Civil Engineer with over 15 years’ construction experience in civil and building works, planning and project controls. His core expertise is in the planning, programming, monitoring, and management of time and cost on construction and engineering projects. Adrian also specialises in delay analysis, having had extensive experience in the preparation and deconstruction of claims for additional time. Across his career, Adrian has been appointed as Expert Witness and provided planning services to medium and major contractors in projects across Romania and UAE, completing the planning process whilst producing tender plans and programmes that are clear and understandable. He also has expertise in multiple sectors, including highways, railways, wastewater treatment plant, seacoast rehabilitation, residential, hotels and leisure, airports, and oil and gas. Skilled in investigating and evaluating any delay in schedules and seeing the impact on the Programme of Works. Proficient in developing overall project plans, and detailed schedule and work plans using Primavera P6, and MS Project dedicated scheduling tools. During his career, he has been employed by or assisted many of the most prominent major international construction companies such as AKTOR, WEBUILD, SECOL, PORR, GÜLERMAK, NUROL, AZVI, OHL, and SAIPEM to name just a few.
Meby Matthew
Meby is a qualified Civil Engineer and postgraduate in Advanced Construction Management. She has a significant background in project planning and contract management of large roads with major interchanges, pipelines, concrete water retaining structures well as the application of the FIDIC forms of contracts. Meby has a wealth of experience in drafting and presenting programme of works for mega projects, progress measurement throughout the project life cycle, forensic analysis of claims for extensions of time. She is experienced in dealing with all project stakeholders and in providing technical support for various project feasibility analysis and claim submissions. Meby’s significant technical background makes her a formidable strategist who is able to clearly articulate matters and to provide concise advice based on the project specifications and programme of works.
Mihai Constantinescu
Mihai is a Civil Engineer with over 18 years’ construction experience in civil and building works, planning and project controls. His core expertise is in the planning, programming, monitoring, and management of time and cost on construction and engineering projects. Mihai also specialises in delay analysis, having had extensive experience in the preparation of claims for extension of time. Across his career, Mihai provided planning services to medium and major contractors in projects across Romania and Qatar. He also has expertise in multiple sectors, including highways, railways, residential, hotels and offices, and airports. Skilled in investigating and evaluating any delay in schedules and seeing the impact on the Programme of Works. Proficient in developing overall project plans, and detailed schedule and work plans using Primavera P6, and MS Project dedicated scheduling tools. During his career, he has been employed by or assisted many of the most prominent major international construction companies such as WEBUID, FCC, BECHTEL, CARILLION, MIVAN-KIER, BOG’ART, and UTI to name just a few.
Emilian Dumitru
Emilian is a Senior Consultant with over 16 years of experience, specializing in forensic delay analysis for large-scale, complex infrastructure projects such as high-speed railways, highways, and bridges across the EU and the Middle East. His expertise in planning and delay management is built on exceptional skills in Time Impact Analysis and Window Analysis methodologies. He is adept at preparing look-ahead programmes, progress updates, and conducting thorough comparative analyses.
With deep knowledge of FIDIC and amended contract forms, Emilian excels in the use of Primavera (P6) and MS Project, making him a leader in project planning and scheduling. His extensive experience includes the preparation and submission of extension of time claims, as well as developing high-quality planning standards and delay analysis techniques. Throughout his career, Emilian has collaborated with all departments within his companies to provide critical internal planning advice and identify new business opportunities in the field.
Emilian also provided regular assistance to quantum and delay experts in producing detailed reports for arbitration and litigation, covering inter alia high-rise commercial buildings, residential developments and railways in Romania and the Middle East.
Before taking on planning management roles with several major consultancies, Emilian began his career with leading contractors, offering expert planning and contractual advice. His broad background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of project delivery and claims management.
Ionut Nechita
Ionut is a highly skilled civil engineer with over 16 years of international experience in the construction and engineering sectors. He has a proven track record of managing large-scale projects in industries such as nuclear power, semiconductor facilities, and civil infrastructure. His expertise lies in addressing challenges related to poor planning, cost overruns, and optimizing data management. Ionut is focused on streamlining project operations, ensuring efficient use of resources, and supporting decision-making processes through the use of automated reporting and real-time data analytics.
In the area of planning, Ionut has been instrumental in overseeing project controls and scheduling for complex, high-budget projects. Ionut successfully integrated project schedules across various departments, improving coordination and resource allocation. His work also involved developing automated financial reporting systems that provided executives with real-time insights into project performance, enhancing both planning and budgetary control. Additionally, his experience with Primavera P6 allowed him to effectively create and manage detailed project schedules, ensuring that key milestones were met in residential and infrastructure projects.
Claims management and contractual oversight have been a significant part of Ionut’s career, particularly under FIDIC guidelines.
Throughout his career, Ionut has demonstrated a commitment to improving project outcomes by leveraging automation and data science techniques. Whether leading the development of python-based scripts to enhance reporting efficiency at a nuclear power plant or driving data-driven decisions through live dashboards, he has consistently sought ways to reduce manual workloads and improve the accuracy of project insights. his focus on both planning excellence and meticulous claims management has made him a valuable asset in ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale construction projects.
Athanasios Stigas
Licensed Civil Engineer with twenty-four years of professional experience in Civil and Infrastructure engineering works, construction expertise acquired in both Greece and Romania. Started the professional career as an employee of major contractors in Greece as Site Engineer on a large Motorway and Suburban Railway Project, gathering a great experience on drilled pile foundation systems and other associated aspects of engineering. His activity in Greece continued with his involvement in Construction Projects, especially in Bridge construction, as Supervisor and Cost Controller. Continuing his career in Romania, Athanasios has excelled in the position of Site Manager on various major infrastructure Projects, such as road, motorway and railway projects, administrative, operation and residential buildings, and Industrial construction projects. During this period, Athanasios has successfully developed his abilities in contract administration, as well as in site administration, quality procedures and cost control management. He has also gained experience as the coordinator of a contractor’s Technical Department, preparing bidding documents and maintenance manuals. His career continued into Project Management enabling him to develop a strong Contracts Management acumen on projects implemented under the FIDIC Suite of Contracts. Later, becoming a Construction Consultant, Athanasios was the Manager of Contracts Department before maturing his career as Executive Director of a large international Consulting Company.
Roxana Vornicu
Senior Lecturer in Construction Law at King’s College London, Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution and a Managing Partner at Sirbu&Vornicu law, a law firm specialising in construction and procurement law. Roxana has over 15 years of experience as a litigator and as a procurement and construction lawyer, she holds a Magna cum Laudae PhD in procurement law and her practice spans over national and international construction disputes and infrastructure projects. Roxana has been appointed by the Romanian state as an expert in an ICSID dispute dealing with a high-profile infrastructure project and she has also been appointed as expert in international disputes under the UNCITRAL rules. Roxana frequently acts as counsel before arbitral courts in disputes dealing with FIDIC, bespoke or HG 1/2018 Romanian standard model contract. As a legal scholar at King’s, Roxana also specialises in innovative contractual and procurement techniques, including collaborative contracts or contractual integrators that can deliver compliance with ISO 19650 when working in a BIM environment. Roxana has advised EPC contractors in the creation of collaborative ecosystems via contractual frameworks in Spain, Georgia, and France.
Georgina Sirbu
Over 15 years’ experience as a practicing lawyer in the energy, construction and procurement sector. After practicing law at one of the biggest law firms in Bucharest, Romania, she was at the helm of the legal department of international energy giant AstroEnergy, part of the Chint Group with a presence in over 140 countries with more than 30,000 employees. As Head of Legal in Spain, she was in driving seat for the legal management of more than 15 offices in Spain, Romania, Chile, Mexico and Brazil. Georgiana holds degrees in law and economics and a master’s degree in business law. She has taught at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona – a world-leading university ranked amongst the best universities in Spain where she has been involved in internationally renowned legal research groups. She has extensive experience with FIDIC, EPC, HG 1/2018 standard contracts and has also been involved in the creation of collaborative ecosystems via contractual frameworks in Spain, Georgia, and France.
Stephen Dudas
Stephen has over ten years of experience in international dispute settlement and has practiced law in several European jurisdictions, including France, Germany, Austria and Romania while working for world-renowned international law firms, such as Shearman & Sterling LLP and Derains & Gharavi International, and other market leading law firms in Romania, such as NNDKP and Musat & Associates. He focuses his practice on investor-State disputes, as well as complex commercial arbitrations in the energy, infrastructure, insurance, and oil and gas sectors. He has acted as counsel in arbitrations before ICSID, ICC and UNCITRAL under a variety of substantive laws. Recent cases in which Stefan acted include an ICC arbitration seated in Paris between a Middle Eastern State and an Asian company in relation to a dispute arising out of a contract for the construction and exploitation of a solid waste management facility valued at over USD 500 million; an ICC arbitration seated in Paris between a Qatari company and the largest car manufacturers in the world over the termination of a distribution agreement, with an amount in dispute over USD 150 million; a dispute under the SCC Arbitration Rules concerning the construction of a power plant in Libya valued at over USD 400 million; two ICC arbitrations seated in Paris between one of the largest Italian power company and a State-owned company in relation to a privatization agreement entailing the modernization of the national power grid in Romania. The total amount in dispute was over EUR 1.5 billion.
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