MEET OUR EXPERTS AND ASSOCIATES
MEET OUR EXPERTS AND ASSOCIATES
ABDULJABBAR SAIFALDEEN, LLM, MEngr. FCIARB
Subject Engineering Expert for Qatar MOJ and Courts
Abduljabbar, founder of Expert Solutions Consultancy Centre, has over 40 years of experience in various fields and sectors, such as civil engineering, offshore marine, energy, oil & gas engineering, manufacturing, and project management. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Arbitrators (FCIARB), an accredited arbitrator at the Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA), and at the London International Court of Arbitration (LCIA). He has vast hands-on experience in dispute resolution through ADR conciliation and mediation and is a CEDR/IMI-certified mediator. He is an Expert in international construction contracts FIDIC, NEC, JCT, EPC, and shipbuilding & Marine Contracts Ship2000 and SAJ. He is an expert in the laws of international collaborative agreements in the oil and gas sector and International Business & Trade Law.
Abduljabbar holds the following qualifications: Master of Professional Civil Engineering – Northern Arizona Univ.
Master of Oil & Gas Law- Univ. of Aberdeen
Master of International Business Law – Univ. Of Cumbria
Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Arbitration – Robert Gordon Univ.
Bachelor of Engineering in Oil & Gas – Univ. of Southern California
Hussain Al-Obaidly
B Com, CFrA (Associate)
MOJ/SJC-Accredited accounting expert
Al-Obaidly & Partners
Accounting & Financial Management and Auditing
Consultants
The firm has acquired its vast experience of over 40 years, from its principal consultant Hussain AL-Obaidly, who has worked and provided accounting and auditing services for reputed international firms and companies, including QatarEnergy, Bechtel-Technip, Occidental and Ernst & Young. Mr. Hussain has CFrA from Certified Forensic Practitioners Institute (CFPI), and holds B Com in Accountancy. He is a fellow of Forensic & Audit Analyst, USA, and a member of the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Hussain also has extensive experience in the field of intellectual property protection and enforcement, through his senior managerial role in the sister company Alpha International.
Khalid Rushdi Nada
PhD, CE (Associate)
MOJ/SJC-Accredited Civil Engineer expert
Dar Al-Khebra & Hamza & Associates
Dar Al-Khebra has four MOJ-accredited experts in civil engineering and four in accounting, in association with Hamza Associates, an internationally recognized multidisciplinary civil and architectural design engineering consultancy. Founded in Egypt in 1979, Hamza Associates has grown to an internationally recognized multidiscipline engineering consultancy with a professional staff of more than 500 architects, engineers, planners, and those who support them. The staff’s collective knowledge and experience are shared on every project – whether complex challenges or small specialized projects – to ensure that each client receives the best commitment to quality, thoughtful planning, creative problem-solving, and technical excellence on time.
Ahmed Kulkhan Albaythani
Marine & HSE Consultant and Site Construction Representative (CSR)
Ahmed has over 30 years of extensive engineering, procurement, fabrication, and operations experience in all types of commercial ships, offshore & onshore ships, rigs, and FPSO, covering construction, commissioning, operations, and marine and safety inspection. General marine inspections (IMCA CMID & SIRE), OVID inspection; operator’s ISM / ISPS audit and SSA audit, rig move, DP trials & HSE audit for project ships & barges before working inside client’s oil and gas fields. Extensive experience in wind farm development, including WGT load operation, dredging, and trenching operations for cables.
(Hans) Flikkema
Offshore Geo-Drilling and Mobile Rigs & Vessel Consultant
Hans has over 40 years of international experience in onshore and offshore E&P, related to drilling and marine assets management, air/marine logistic operations & engineering, including jack-up rigs, drill ships, FPSO, and floating semisubmersible drilling and production processes, ensuring compliance with host government bodies, local legislation and NOC governance processes, and global standards and procedures. Hans has extensive offshore drilling vessel construction and upgrade experience and has managed dispute resolutions, emanating from multiple contracts and claims of contractors and service companies. He holds an MSc in Mining Engineering.
AJEET DESHWAL
Mr. Ajeet Deshwal’s illustrious career, which spanned over three decades at ONGC and ONGC Videsh Ltd. (OVL), is a testament to his exceptional leadership and expertise. Since beginning his journey in 1980, Mr. Deshwal built a reputation as a consummate professional, celebrated for his ability to create cohesive teams and foster strong relationships with colleagues at every level. His leadership style, defined by inclusivity and support, consistently led to the successful completion of projects both domestically and internationally.
Mr. Deshwal’s expertise shines most brightly in his adept management of complex assignments. His strengths in contract management and conflict resolution were particularly valuable in the international arena, where he skillfully mediated disputes and ensured smooth operations. His capacity to negotiate win-win solutions, even in high-pressure environments, contributed significantly to the successful outcomes of numerous high-stakes projects.
A hallmark of his career was his ability to assemble and lead multicultural teams across various countries, navigating different regulatory frameworks, time zones, and operational challenges. He retired in 2017 as Executive Director at ONGC, having successfully managed high-value, high-risk contracts throughout their entire lifecycle. His mastery of negotiation extended to international arbitration, where he represented his company with distinction, often resolving disputes without resorting to prolonged litigation. His approach, rooted in active listening, empathy, and constructive feedback, earned him a well-deserved reputation as a leader capable of resolving even the most intricate challenges.
R.S. PANDEY
Mr. R. S. Pandey has dedicated over four decades to holding various executive positions in both traditional and alternative oil and gas sectors, groundwater management and irrigation, project and human resources management, crisis management, and research and development. His extensive expertise in win-win negotiations includes developing zones of possible agreement, determining fallback outcomes for both parties in case of failed negotiations, setting reference points for discussions, and facilitating compromises to reach mutually beneficial agreements. Mr. Pandey has successfully resolved numerous interdepartmental conflicts using active and sincere listening, non-verbal communication, empathy, and constructive feedback. He has managed several high-value and high-risk contracts throughout their life cycles, ensuring compliance with legal, environmental, and regulatory standards. Representing his company, he participated in multiple high-stakes international arbitrations, successfully avoiding prolonged court disputes. Furthermore, Mr. Pandey has conducted a range of courses on contract management and conflict resolution.