Who We Are

About Expert Solutions Centre

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

Abduljabbar Saifaldeen, LLM, MEngr. FCIARB

Throughout my experience in engineering, contract management, and dispute resolution, I have seen that challenges rarely arise from complexity alone — but from the absence of structured advisory and preparedness when it matters most.

ESCON was established to provide impartial, technically grounded, and practical advisory, enabling organizations and professionals to navigate situations with clarity, confidence, and control.

As industries continue to evolve, advisory alone is no longer sufficient. There is a growing need to build capability alongside guidance — ensuring not only resolution, but sustained progress.

Philosophy Section – ESCON
About ESCON

Our
Philosophy

We advise with impartiality to protect your present. We build capability to strengthen your future.

Our Position
We operate at the intersection of:
  • Legal Support & Dispute Resolution
  • Strategic & Business Advisory
  • Professional & Organizational Capability Development
Why ESCON
One platform. Three pillars. Limitless impact.

We deliver solutions that:

  • Address immediate risks
  • Strengthen decision-making
  • Build long-term capability

Who We Are

ESCON is a premium advisory and capability platform integrating legal-support services, strategic consultancy, and professional development. 

Built on the principles of impartiality, neutrality, and professional integrity, ESCON supports organizations and individuals in navigating complex situations and preparing for what lies ahead.

Claims & Consultancy

We provide expert-led legal advisory and claims management for complex disputes across construction, engineering and commercial sectors.

Management & Training

We design and deliver accredited training programmes that build leadership, compliance and technical capability across all levels of your organisation.

Shared Business Services

We manage your core business functions — from finance and HR to marketing, admin and PRO services — so you can focus on what matters most.

Industries We Serve

We bring deep sector knowledge and frontline experience across Oil & Gas, Construction, Healthcare, Aviation, Retail and Government.

OUR FOUNDATION (LEGAL EXCELLENCE)

ESCON is founded on deep expertise in:

  • Arbitration
  • Mediation
  • Expert determination
  • Contract and claims management

Led by seasoned professionals with extensive experience across engineering, oil & gas, construction, and international commercial frameworks, ESCON maintains the highest standards of fairness, objectivity, and technical authority.

OUR EXPANSION (CAPABILITY & DEVELOPMENT)

Building on this foundation, ESCON extends its services into:

  • Corporate training
  • Leadership development
  • Workforce capability building
  • Future-ready skills (including AI and workplace transformation)

Because in today’s environment, advisory alone is not enough — capability is essential.

Our Team – ESCON
The People Behind ESCON

Meet Our Expert Team

Our team combines decades of international experience in legal consultancy, dispute resolution, and professional training across the GCC and beyond.

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Ahmed Al-Kuwari
Managing Director
20+ years in claims consultancy and expert witness services across the GCC.
Ahmed Al-Kuwari
Managing Director
Education
MSc Construction Law & Dispute Resolution, University of London
BSc Civil Engineering, Qatar University
Expertise
Claims Management Expert Witness Arbitration Contract Advisory
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Sarah Al-Mansoori
Head of Legal Services
Specialist in construction disputes, litigation support and contract negotiation.
Sarah Al-Mansoori
Head of Legal Services
Education
LLM International Commercial Law, University of Edinburgh
LLB (Hons), UAE University
Expertise
Dispute Resolution Litigation Support Contract Law Risk Assessment
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Mohammed Al-Rashid
Training Director
Expert in leadership development and corporate training programme design.
Mohammed Al-Rashid
Training Director
Education
MBA, Henley Business School, UK
BSc Business Administration, Kuwait University
Expertise
Leadership Training HSE Programs Workplace Compliance Digital Skills
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Layla Al-Ansari
Senior Claims Consultant
15+ years in quantum analysis, delay claims and technical expert support.
Layla Al-Ansari
Senior Claims Consultant
Education
MSc Quantity Surveying, Heriot-Watt University, Dubai
BSc Engineering, American University of Sharjah
Expertise
Quantum Analysis Delay Claims Technical Reports Mediation

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The Voice Behind ESCON

ABDULJABBAR SAIFALDEEN, LLM, MEngr. FCIARB

Founder & CEO

Subject Engineering Expert Qatar

Ministry of Justice & Courts

Our Vision

To be a trusted platform where impartial advisory and capability development converge, enabling organizations and professionals to protect their position, adapt to change, and remain prepared for what lies ahead.

Experience

40+ years of international experience across engineering, oil & gas, and project management, with specialization in dispute resolution, contract advisory, and international commercial frameworks

Accreditations

FCIArb – Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Accredited Arbitrator – QICCA (Qatar), LCIA (London) CEDR/IMI-Certified Mediator

Expertise

Arbitration, mediation & dispute resolution, Construction contracts: FIDIC, NEC, JCT, EPC, Marine contracts: Ship2000, SAJOil & gas & international business law

Qualifications

MSc Civil Engineering – Northern Arizona University, MSc Oil & Gas Law – University of Aberdeen, MSc International Business Law – University of Cumbria, PGDip Construction Law & Arbitration – Robert Gordon University, BEng Oil & Gas – University of Southern California