Business case

Focusing a nuclear new-build dispute on the decisive licensing and critical path issues

Situation: Disputes
Arbitration

Context

A 1 bn USD nuclear project dispute involved extensive delay claims across licensing, design, procurement and construction activities, supported by a large and fragmented record.

Key Takeaway

Our work narrowed the dispute to the issues most likely to determine the outcome. It provided a reconciled, evidence-led framework for expert analysis and strengthened the presentation of the case before the arbitral Tribunal, including during expert conferencing and rigorous cross-examination by leading construction counsel. The integrated work of our delay and quantum teams ensured that sequencing, causation and cost issues were addressed consistently.

Accuracy Role

Our delay and quantum experts distilled the material into a focused narrative centered on licensing and critical path drivers. We reconciled programme data, analysed the routes to key milestones relating to the licensability of the plant design and civil works, and developed tribunal-ready demonstratives explaining sequencing and causation. The work was prepared to support expert reports, hearing preparation and oral testimony.

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