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Vertex at Dubai Arbitration Week 2024

November 6, 2024

Vertex is pleased to announce that our Chairman of the Board, Bill McConnell, PE, MSCE, JD, MBA, will be speaking at Dubai Arbitration Week 2024. Bill will join a distinguished panel on Monday, November 11th, from 2 PM to 5 PM to discuss “The Rise of Investor-State Arbitration in the Middle East and North Africa“. This engaging session will explore the evolving landscape of investor-state arbitration and the key trends shaping the region.

In addition to Bill McConnell’s thought leadership, Vertex’s experts David Tortorello, Nick Cane, and Jeff Picard will be attending Dubai Arbitration Week to engage with fellow industry leaders and participate in critical discussions. With over 140 events planned from November 11th to 15th, Dubai Arbitration Week is a premier gathering for arbitration professionals worldwide, showcasing the UAE’s influence in advancing arbitration practices across the MENA region.

Our team looks forward to networking with peers, sharing insights, and contributing to the global arbitration dialogue. For more details and to register for the event, click here.

Vertex: Delivering Expert Services Worldwide

Vertex is a global, multi-disciplined professional services firm operating across 45+ markets, delivering forensics, expert witness, project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting.

Our seasoned team provides unmatched expertise in resolving construction and design disputes, high-profile expert witness services, and compliance and regulatory consulting for diverse sectors. We proactively manage environmental risks and offer tailored consulting to ensure successful outcomes worldwide. Committed to excellence, we leverage technology to enhance quality and efficiency, supporting our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Discover how Vertex’s integrated solutions can meet your needs, and connect with us at Dubai Arbitration Week. Contact us to learn more from our team and discover how Vertex can drive successful outcomes for your projects.

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Bill McConnell

PhD, MSCE, JD, MBA, PE
Chairman of the Board

Bill McConnell is a co-founder and Chairman of The Vertex Companies, LLC. Bill is a top expert witness for construction disputes as he has testified nearly 250 times, most notably for quantum/damages, scheduling, allocation, termination, and standard of care opinions. As the Chairman of Vertex, Bill sets the strategy for Vertex’s future.

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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.

About David Tortorello

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Jeffrey Picard

Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, Board Member

Jeffrey Picard is the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of The Vertex Companies, LLC. and has been responsible for management, operations, strategy, philanthropic initiatives and business development roles and responsibilities since Vertex’s inception in 1995.

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Nicholas Cane

CSci, C.WEM
Senior Managing Director - EMEA

Nicholas Cane is an expert in construction consulting, specializing in dispute resolution, project risk management, and large infrastructure projects. He has global experience, including in Asia and Europe.

About Nicholas Cane