Arbitration & ADR Services for Construction and Commercial Disputes
Independent arbitration, mediation and pre-arbitration advisory from a civil engineer with a Post Graduate Diploma in Alternate Dispute Resolution — for disputes where the technical facts matter.
- Arbitrator appointments
- Mediation & conciliation
- Delay & variation claims
- India · GCC · Mauritius
Arbitration & ADR — overview
Construction and infrastructure disputes rarely turn on law alone. They turn on programmes, critical paths, measurements, variation valuations and site records. An arbitrator or advisor who understands these technical facts can narrow the issues faster and reach better-reasoned outcomes.
I combine more than 40 years of civil engineering and project experience with formal training in ADR. I have acted as arbitrator in a cross-border GCC infrastructure dispute with a contract value above USD 50 million — resolved through a binding settlement within nine months, without protracted court litigation.
When to engage me
- You need a technically qualified sole or panel arbitrator
- A delay, disruption or variation claim is heading towards formal dispute
- You want to try mediation or conciliation before arbitration
- You need an independent review of claims and evidence before deciding strategy
Arbitration & ADR services
Dispute resolution support at every stage — from early advisory to a binding award.
Arbitration (sole or panel arbitrator)
Conducting arbitral proceedings fairly and efficiently, with reasoned awards delivered within agreed timelines.
- Construction & infrastructure disputes
- Commercial & contractual disputes
- Domestic and cross-border matters
Mediation & conciliation
Structured, confidential processes that help parties reach a negotiated settlement and preserve working relationships.
- Multi-party facilitation
- Settlement agreements
- Lower cost than formal proceedings
Delay, disruption & variation claims
Independent technical review of time and cost claims, programmes and variation valuations.
- Programme & critical path review
- Quantum review
- Evidence and records analysis
Pre-arbitration advisory
Strategy, evidence review and negotiation support before a dispute escalates — as on a construction delay claim in Mauritius.
- Claim strategy
- Document & evidence review
- Negotiation support
Resolve disputes at the lowest effective level
Not every dispute needs a full arbitration. I help parties choose the right route — negotiation, mediation or arbitration — and when arbitration is needed, I run it efficiently with a clear procedural framework.
Confidential process
Protects relationships
Reasoned awards
Delivered on schedule
Better contracts mean fewer disputes
Many of the disputes I see could have been avoided with clearer notice, variation and dispute clauses. Alongside ADR, I advise on contract terms and administration that stop disputes before they start.
USD 50M+
GCC infrastructure dispute
9 months
To binding settlement
Need an independent second opinion?
Get an honest, technically grounded view on your plant, plan, contract or dispute.
How a dispute engagement works
Initial review
Understand the dispute, the contract and the parties; confirm independence and no conflict of interest.
Procedural framework
Agree timetable, procedure, venue and language with the parties.
Evidence & technical review
Examine pleadings, documents, programmes and expert evidence.
Hearings or mediation
Conduct hearings or facilitated sessions efficiently and fairly.
Award or settlement
Deliver a reasoned award or record a binding settlement.
Why choose an engineer-arbitrator
Technical understanding
Delays, variations and quantum are understood from the inside — not only from expert reports.
Time & cost efficiency
Focused issues and disciplined procedure reduce time and cost compared with litigation.
Confidentiality
Proceedings stay private, protecting commercial relationships and reputation.
Independence & fairness
Strict neutrality, disclosure of any potential conflict, and reasoned decisions.
Why clients choose Kamlesh Parikh for arbitration & adr
Senior expertise, without the large-firm overhead. You work directly with me — and I stand personally behind every recommendation.
- 40+ years of practice since the 1980s
- B.E. (Civil), PG Diploma in Project Management and in ADR
- Experience across India, the GCC and Mauritius
Direct, senior-level engagement
You work directly with me — not a junior team. Four decades of expertise, without large-firm overhead.
Practical, implementable advice
No theoretical reports that gather dust. Every recommendation is tested against your operations and budget.
Long-term thinking
I optimise for outcomes that hold up over 5, 10 and 20 years — not just the next reporting cycle.
Technical + legal perspective
Engineering, contracts and dispute resolution in one advisor — so solutions are sound and commercially viable.
Have a similar project in mind?
Tell me about it — the first conversation is free and always honest.
Arbitration & ADR case studies
GCC Region · 2021
Cross-Border Construction Arbitration — GCC Infrastructure
Acted as arbitrator in a dispute over delays and variations on a major GCC infrastructure development.
Mauritius · 2020
Construction Delay Claim Advisory
Pre-arbitration advisory on a substantial construction delay claim — strategy, evidence review and negotiation support.
Arbitration & ADR guides
Why many construction and infrastructure disputes are better resolved through arbitration — and what to check in your contract.
Kamlesh Parikh · 8 min read · Updated 5 November 2026
Arbitration & ADR by location
Based in Vadodara, working with clients across India, the GCC, Mauritius and worldwide.
Arbitration & ADR FAQ
Do you act as arbitrator or as advisor?
Both, but never in the same matter. I act either as a neutral arbitrator or mediator, or as an advisor to one party on pre-arbitration strategy — and disclose any potential conflict before accepting.
What types of disputes do you handle?
Mainly construction, infrastructure and commercial disputes — delays, variations, payments, defects and contract interpretation.
Can you handle international disputes?
Yes. I have handled matters involving the GCC and Mauritius and am available for cross-border disputes.
How long does arbitration take?
It depends on complexity and the parties. Domestic arbitrations in India have statutory time limits; the GCC matter I arbitrated reached a binding settlement within nine months.
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Ready to discuss your arbitration & adr needs?
The first conversation is always free, honest and obligation-free.
+91 93764 12497 · parikhkh@yahoo.com