Stuart has designed and/or delivered a diverse range of projects, including non-process buildings on oil refineries and an aluminium plant, the Stirling Prize-winning botanical sciences laboratories Cambridge, neurological sciences labs and other Further Education projects, 30+ PFI and academy framework schools, a recording studio, offices, cardiothoracic, A&E and mental health hospitals, residential and student accommodation, a 1480-cell prison, defence and retail projects. Stuart has been extensively involved in reviewing Employer’s Requirements, value engineering solutions for tenders and developing D&B proposals for construction. He also standardised the consultant appointment scopes and design responsibilities matrix, has rewritten pre-construction and construction processes, and developed strategies for the site application of BIM.
Over a period of 25 years, Stuart has prepared independent reports and given expert opinion (including in respect of Grenfell). He has been cross-examined on eighteen occasions in international arbitration, the TCC, the Court of Session and other dispute fora. Stuart has also assisted in mediations and adjudications, and has acted as an Adjudicator.
Stuart has extensive international experience includes working with a variety of contract forms, including FIDIC, ICE, JCT and NEC, as well as Bespoke contracts.
Professional Achievements
- Over 30 years of international experience in design and project delivery and technical analysis, with a strong contracting background
- Founding Partner & Co-Head of Forensx Technical, widely recognised as a leading Technical Expert with a proven track record in expert testimony and advisory services
- Testified Technical Expert with experience giving oral evidence in international arbitration, domestic adjudication, and mediation proceedings
- Appointed Technical Expert on major global projects, including Science and Laboratory projects, Process Plant, Education, Transport and Infrastructure, Hospitals, Residential and Student accommodation and Retail projects.
- Advised clients during high‑value negotiations and contributed to multiple amicable settlements across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia
- Trusted by leading law firms, contractors, developers, architects, and lenders to provide independent expert opinion on Technical issues, including Design, Project Management, Legislation, contract requirements and processes, and industry best practice.
- Recognised for clear, coherent, and robust analyses, praised by tribunals, legal teams and clients alike.
- Regularly invited to conferences and seminars to deliver presentations on defects, contract management, design co-ordination and design & build process.