Expert in Arbitration for Construction Industry in India

Partner Profile: Kumaresh Murthy

Founding Partner

Commercial Management | Project Management | Dispute Resolution

Kumaresh Murthy possesses close to 35 years of international experience in Procurement, Contracts, Value Engineering and Dispute Avoidance / Resolution, encompassing Residential & Commercial Developments, high-rise buildings and Industrial Construction. He has served in lead roles of Contract and Commercial Management for large projects representing Internation developers, PMCs and Consultants. His experience in working with Contractors gives an edge in understanding the nuances of the issues which helps in reaching solutions at minimal time.

About Kumaresh Murthy

Core Expertise

Quantum Claims Assessment
Expert Witness Services
Project & Commercial Management
Contract & Procurement Advisory
Value Engineering
Risk and Strategic Advisory
Dispute Resolution

Career Highlights / Key Projects

Managed ‘Start to Finish’ of Residential / Commercial Projects worth 5 Billion UAE Dirhams.
Successfully averted ₹65 crores in Airport and ₹100+ crores in Blast Furnace against Delay Damages.
Had setup stringent Procedures and Protocols in Projects to avoid any claims in the best interests of the Client.

Certifications & Professional Affiliations

Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), UK
Member, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK
Fellow, Indian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (IIQS)
Registered Engineer, Institution of Engineers, U.A.E
Registered Engineer, Institution of Engineers, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Education

LLM in Construction Law and Arbitration – Robert Gordon University, UK
B.E, Civil Engineering – Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Bharathiar University, India

Accolades, Committees and Honorary Appointments

Frequently invited to Forums consisting of Professionals in the Construction Industry – Helming Workshops to bring awareness and navigate the world of Arbitration.