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Vertex and CBBG Group On the Ground at Dubai Arbitration Week 2025

November 8, 2000

Dubai Arbitration Week 2025 will take place from November 10–14 in Dubai, UAE, bringing together a global community of arbitration professionals, experts, and thought leaders.

Vertex and CBBG Group, A Vertex Company (CBBG) are honored to sponsor and attend this year’s event, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing excellence in dispute resolution, forensics, and expert advisory services across international markets.

This annual gathering serves as a leading forum for dialogue and collaboration within the international dispute resolution community and  features workshops, panels, and networking events that highlight Dubai’s growing influence as a global arbitration hub.

Representing Vertex and CBBG are:

Through their participation, the team will engage with peers and clients to exchange insights, strengthen professional partnerships, and explore the evolving trends shaping arbitration and dispute resolution worldwide.

Vertex continues to advance fair, transparent, and effective dispute resolution practices delivering expert insight that helps clients navigate complex construction and commercial claims with confidence.

Learn more about Dubai Arbitration Week: https://www.dubaiarbitrationweek.com/

To learn more about how Vertex can support your project in EMEA or internationally, reach out to our team of experts, call +1.781.952.6000 or submit an inquiry.

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David Tortorello

PE, MBA
Chief Executive Officer

David Tortorello is the CEO of The Vertex Companies, LLC. David is a top expert witness for construction disputes. As the CEO of Vertex, David sets the strategy for global expansion and future growth for Vertex.

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Mark Degenaars

LEED GA
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Mark Degenaars has over 20 years of project management, facility management, private/public development, and construction experience. As Global Disputes Division Leader at Vertex, his primary focus is the Vertex's operating strategy.

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Lee Barry

Senior Managing Director & Business Unit Leader – International Disputes

Lee has been appointed as a Sole Arbitrator, has acted as a Quantum Expert and Delay and Disruption Expert in Arbitration and as a Quantum Expert in courts throughout UK and the Middle East. 

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Walied Abdeldayem

Senior Managing Director, EMEA

Walied is a Delay Expert specializing in forensic planning, delay analysis, and productivity assessments across major global construction projects.

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Michael Berrigan

Managing Director, Forensics

Michael is an RICS-registered Quantum Expert specializing in dispute resolution, claims management, and valuation across global construction projects.

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Daniel Boatwright

Senior Managing Director, Forensics

Dan is a Quantum Expert with expertise in dispute resolution, international arbitration, and commercial management across diverse global sectors.

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Nicholas Cane

CSci, C.WEM
Senior Managing Director - EMEA

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Ken Clarke

Senior Managing Director, EMEA

Ken specializes in commercial management, dispute resolution, and quantum expertise across sectors like infrastructure, power, and oil & gas.

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Paul Comer

Business Development Lead, EMEA

Paul Comer, Business Development Lead for EMEA, has 20+ years of expertise in business development, operations, and client management across the UK, Middle East, and East Asia.

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Sean Hugo

Senior Managing Director, EMEA

Sean is a Delay Expert with global experience in dispute resolution, delay analysis, and expert testimony under DIAC and ICC arbitration rules.

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Ivana Kocheva

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