Claims & Dispute Resolution
Oil and Gas platform
North Sea, Norway
Oil and Gas platform
North Sea, Norway
The EPC sub contractor was awarded a subcontract from the main O&G contractor to provide the Freshwater Generator Package on an Engineering, Procurement, Construction basis.
Challenge
After delivery of the project and before the final acceptance, the main O&G contractor issued a claim to the EPC subcontractor, for costs allegedly incurred in connection with an alleged defect in the works.
Claims & Dispute Resolution
Obtain an independent assessment of the alleged defect and impact, with potential mitigation measures.
Help the project team to understand the motivations of the O&G and the position of the end user in relation with the alleged defect.
Hold a negotiation workshop "in-person" with the counterpart.
Prepare for the negotiations with the project team and identify the possible concessions: best scenario, probable scenario of the other party, leave the table scenario (our limits).
Lead the mediation sessions focusing on facts, contractual base, good faith, and flexibility.
Quickly confirm agreements reached during the session and sign.
Settlement was reached within 2 months for 1/5 the amount initially claimed.