Mr John Baker

Quantity Surveyor

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Forty eight (48) years experience in Building, Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Oil & Gas in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and throughout the Asia Pacific Region.

Over forty (40) years of specialist experience in the preparation / review, negotiation and settlement of claims for extensions of time and additional payment on behalf of contractors, subcontractors, developers and government departments. Although most of such claims have been settled through the process of negotiation, some have inevitably been pursued through the processes of mediation, arbitration and litigation. 

Over thirty five (35) years of senior management in quantity surveying practices, commercial and contract management consultants and commercial departments. 

Over thirty five (35) years specialist experience in risk management, dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution processes.  In depth working knowledge of construction law and contract administration.

Dispute Resolution Advisor approved by the Architectural Services Department and the Hong Kong Housing Authority of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR. 

Appointed as Expert Witness several times in respect of additional cost / loss and expense / damages claims, measurement issues, adjustment of rates, valuation of variations and the causes and effects of delays to construction works.

Accredited Mediator and Adjudicator by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.

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Thirty (30) years of senior management in quantity surveying practices, commercial and contract management consultants and commercial departments.

Thirty (30) years specialist experience in risk management, dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution processes.  In depth working knowledge of construction law and contract administration.

Dispute Resolution Advisor approved by the Architectural Services Department and the Hong Kong Authority of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR.

Appointed as Expert Witness several times in respect of additional cost / loss and expense / damages claims, measurement issues, adjustment of rates, valuation of variations and the causes and effects of delays to construction works.


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TAE Accreditations

  • Expert Witness

Qualifications

  • Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors FRICS
  • Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors FInstCES
  • Registered Professional Surveyor, Hong Kong
  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators MCIArb
  • Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building FCIOB
  • Member of The Academy of Experts MAE
  • Accredit

Expert Witness Snapshot

50 years experience in construction industry, 39 years which have been in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific Region.

Forty eight (48) years experience in Building, Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Oil & Gas in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and throughout the Asia Pacific Region.

Over forty (40) years of specialist experience in the preparation / review, negotiation and settlement of claims for extensions of time and additional payment on behalf of contractors, subcontractors, developers and government departments. Although most of such claims have been settled through the process of negotiation, some have inevitably been pursued through the processes of mediation, arbitration and litigation.

Over thirty five (35) years of senior management in quantity surveying practices, commercial and contract management consultants and commercial departments.

Over thirty five (35) years specialist experience in risk management, dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution processes. In depth working knowledge of construction law and contract administration.

Dispute Resolution Advisor approved by the Architectural Services Department and the Hong Kong Housing Authority of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR.

Appointed as Expert Witness several times in respect of additional cost / loss and expense / damages claims, measurement issues, adjustment of rates, valuation of variations and the causes and effects of delays to construction works.

Accredited Mediator and Adjudicator by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.

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