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Ankura Experts Recognized as Top Construction Advisors by Who’s Who Legal
June 10, 2021
Ankura is pleased to announce that 18 of its professionals have been named among the top construction advisors worldwide in the Who’s Who Legal: Construction 2021 list. This ranking demonstrates Ankura’s depth of construction disputes experience across various sectors and geographies, with experts from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas receiving recognition for their work supporting clients in resolving complex construction disputes.
Who’s Who Legal is a leading publication that annually identifies the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts in business law through nominations, an in-depth database, peer references, and extensive research. Those ranked the highest in their practice areas by Who’s Who Legal’s database are included in its list of leading consulting experts.
This year’s leading experts include:
David Dellar
Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “David is hardworking, diligent and focused” “His work product was of high calibre, despite the fact that he was under considerable time restraints” “David has a highly organised and extremely professional approach”
Greg D. Crider
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “Greg is a top-notch scheduling guy, no doubt about it” “Greg is skilled, organised and effective” “He should be on the shortlist of top scheduling and delay experts for any significant matter”
Guy Elkington
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “Guy is one of the best quantum experts, if not the best in the region” “He is very well prepped, very sensible, a really nice guy and easy to work with” “He is a sensible and independent expert”
Israel Almodovar
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “Israel is a well-known expert in the industry who does high-quality work” “He is great on construction matters, especially in Latin America”
Jacqui Record
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “Jacqui is the go-to forensic accountancy expert in the region” “She is superb” “I’m a big fan of Jacqui” “She has huge experience in local courts”
Jon Prudhoe
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “Jon is extremely competent in the evidence that he gives” “He is responsive and holds up well under cross-examination” “He is able to work well under pressure”
Mamas Stavrou
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “Mamas is able to work under very tight time constraints, and projects calm confidence” “He is excellent as a construction expert”
Matthew Finn
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “Matthew is very well organised and with a keen eye for detail” “He prepares written evidence to a very high standard and follows through with excellent oral presentation skills at hearing” “He is extremely calm under cross-examination and has the ability to get the key points across to the decision maker in an open and engaging manner”
Michael Stokes
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “He is quite simply the best quantum expert I have worked with” “His ability to understand complex matters and attention to detail is without parallel” “He is one of the premier league quantum experts” “Michael is the best”
Patrick M Kelly
Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “Patrick brings a practical approach to claim analysis and a clear understanding of a client’s objectives” “He has an experienced team with the resources needed for cases with tight deadlines”
Paul Taplin
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “Paul is a very seasoned expert who is good under cross-examination – I highly recommend him” “He is a really good name; a sensible and excellent expert”
Peter V Badala
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “He is one of the most respected construction quantum experts in the US” “His analyses are detailed, strategic and will withstand all scrutiny” “On the stand, he is great at explaining very complex issues in a straightforward and objective manner”
Robert W Davenport
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “Robert is a highly skilled and impressive construction expert” “A go-to and very strong expert witness”
Scott D Gray
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “He is remarkable in cross-examination” “Scott has huge knowledge regarding construction issues”
Scott Jardine
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “He is building a really strong name in the market” “I am impressed with his construction programming work”
Stephen Sandles
Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “He has a great manner with those he works with and is able to grasp difficult issues and explain them to clients coherently” “Stephen is a strong practitioner in the sector”
Tony Farrow
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “Tony has a high level of expertise and the ability to assess the case and extract the important information” “His presentations are always clear and understandable” “He is very easy-going and co-operative”
Toshi Dezaki
Senior Managing Director
Peers and clients say: “Toshi is well respected and a strong expert witness in the construction industry” “He is very well respected by clients”
