Personal bio
Farshad is a Delay Expert based in Perth, Australia, with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He specialises in forensic delay and disruption analysis.
Farshad is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and an RICS-registered Expert Witness. He holds a Master of Construction Law, a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, and a Diploma in International Arbitration.
Farshad has international dispute resolution experience in litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and mediation proceedings in the Middle East, Australia, UK and US.
Farshad is frequently appointed to advise on matters related to delay and disruption in major infrastructure and resource projects including roads, railways, bridges, buildings, water, power plants, mine sites, and oil & gas projects.
Farshad has drafted Expert Reports and provided advice on complex planning matters. His experience includes preparing, assessing, and defending claims related to delay, disruption, acceleration, and prolongation.
Farshad also has experience in project delivery for both contractors and employers. Prior to acting as a Delay Expert, he worked on-site for 10 years on major projects such as roads, railways, bridges, buildings, and mine sites.