Regional Representatives

Ahmed El Guinedy is a highly accomplished Contracts and Commercial Manager with over 15 years of experience leading multi-billion EGP engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects. He is an expert in the full contract lifecycle—from initial negotiation to post-execution—with adherence to FIDIC standards.

Currently serving as Contracts Manager, he oversees major North Coast developments in Egypt such as the Marassi and Soul projects for Emaar Misr. He previously held the position of Head of Contracts for a Saudian Holding entity K.S.A., managing contract departments across subsidiaries and protecting organizational interests while working with global clients like ARAMCO and Red Sea Global.

His international experience includes managing projects funded by the World Bank, African Development Bank, and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. He specializes in claims management, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation.

Ahmed holds elite credentials including Chartered Member and Mentor of the CIOB, Member of the CIArb, Member and Mentor of the ICCP, PMP, and CICCM. With a Bachelor’s in Engineering and a MBA, he bridges technical execution with strategic commercial goals.

As a practicing Contracts Manager in Egypt’s dynamic construction market, Ahmed sees firsthand the need for structured guidance and professional community in claims management. I would like to establish ICCP’s presence here to connect local professionals with international standards, provide practical training, and build a local network that improves project outcomes.

Based in Egypt? Contact Ahmed for more information about ICCP membership. 

Eng. Byangire Paul Rusoke has been practicing construction in Uganda since 2006. He started out as a Project Engineer and later became a Contract Administrator and Project Manager. He has worked for the Uganda National Bureau of Standards, developing standards for the Civil Engineering industry and at Kampala Capital City Authority inspecting construction sites. He holds a Masters degree in Public Infrastructure Management and graduated from the Construction Claims Premium E-Course delivered by Claims Class class in 2018.

Based in Uganda? Contact Paul for more information about ICCP membership. 

Mr. Cagdas Evren Bayrak LLM, BScEng, DipAdj, FCIArb, FICCP, MCIOB, CPCM, PMP, CCME is an accredited Adjudicator and an experienced contracts and claims professional who has held important roles in top Qatari employers such as PWA (Ashghal), Ooredoo and Qatari Diar, and has fingerprints on many claims-related contract provisions, policy and procedures adopted or set a precedent in the country. He successfully took the lead in resolving of some of the biggest construction claims in the region. He’s keen to support Qatar construction community in order to adopt best practices with regard to raising and defending of construction claims in particular, especially taking into cognizance the limited available ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) means within the top buyers’ contracts in Qatar.

Based in Qatar? Contact Cagdas for more information about ICCP membership.

Dr. Charles Kwarteng Asafo-Adjei is a civil engineer, a member of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, and has over twenty-five (25) years of experience in providing rural infrastructure and other civil engineering services. He is currently employed as the Deputy Director in charge of civil works of the General Services Department at Ghana Cocoa Board, a role taken since February 2015. At Ghana Cocoa Board, he harnesses rich experiences from the Ministry of Roads and Highways to provide technical advice to the legal team in mitigating risk emanating from litigation claims brought against the Ghana Cocoa Board, and further plays an advisory role to the Chief Executive as well as other top management regarding cocoa roads management in Ghana. His upholding of core values such as hard work, honesty, commitment, and selflessness precedes his career development, experience gained, and successes chalked.

Based in Ghana? Contact Charles for more information about ICCP membership.

I am a dedicated and enthusiastic Civil Engineer with over ten years of professional experience in the construction industry. I commenced my career on site, where I developed a strong foundation in construction methodologies, project coordination, and quality management. This early exposure provided me with a practical understanding of project challenges and stakeholder dynamics.

Building on this foundation, I have progressively transitioned into the field of contract management, where I have been actively involved in both client-side and contractor-side roles. This dual perspective has enabled me to acquire a comprehensive understanding of contractual obligations, claim preparation procedures, and dispute resolution mechanisms. My experience encompasses the preparation, review, and substantiation of claims, as well as the administration of contracts in compliance with recognised standards and best practices.

As a representative of the ICCP, I am committed to promoting greater awareness and understanding of contract management principles within the construction profession. I believe that effective contract administration is fundamental to achieving fair, transparent, and collaborative project outcomes.

Through this role, I aim to encourage my peers and fellow professionals to recognise the importance of contractual knowledge and to engage proactively in learning the various dimensions of claim management—from the perspectives of consultants, clients, and contractors alike. Furthermore, I intend to contribute to fostering a professional community that values continuous improvement, ethical practice, and the advancement of construction claims expertise.

Based in Mauritius? Contact Chetanand for more information about ICCP membership.

I am a forensic schedule delay and quantum expert in the United States, and have analyzed construction claims in the United States, Canada, and the Middle East for over 35 years. Throughout my career, I have assisted an array of public and private entities at various stages of the project lifecycle, from claims preparation through expert testimony at deposition, trial, and arbitration. I am currently a vice president at Interface Consulting International, located in Houston, Texas. My experience spans heavy civil, light rail, commercial, infrastructure, power, and industrial projects, among others, including many large-scale, complex capital projects exceeding $1 billion USD in value.

“I sought to become a Fellow of the ICCP because I support its mission as an educational and leadership body that recognizes claims specialists and works to advance international professional standards for the management of claims. Even after 35 years of practicing in this field, I am still learning new means, methods, and concepts from others, and the ICCP is an ideal forum to do so. As a Regional Representative of the ICCP, I will also be able to support the development of upcoming professional practitioners in the construction claims industry. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with other members, providing guidance while facilitating opportunities for networking and learning.”

Based in the USA? Contact Dennis for more information about ICCP membership. 

Frans Taljaard has worked on multi-million euro Contracts for Contractors and Clients on 3 continents for the last 20 years. He administered construction contracts for buildings, mining, and power generation projects.  He is a chartered surveyor through the Royal Institute and has taken various courses on construction project delays. Frans is a member of the Institute of Construction Claims Professionals where he regularly leads webinars on Delay and Disruption claims. In 2024 he obtained certification as a FIDIC Contracts Manager.

Dealing with claims became the natural progression from his start as a Quantity Surveyor. He has successfully guided various Contractors with their claims in Europe to ensure their cost and time were compensated. Currently, he is based in Portugal and serving the region working on Data Centre and Windfarm projects as a claims and contracts manager for multinational companies. He is running his own successful consultancy in Europe.

Tel: +351 923 200 251
Email: frans@tdsccc.com

With over 40 years spent in the construction industry, 30 of which have been spent working with contractors and 10 years with consultants, mostly on-site, (building, civils, and EPC power projects) initially as a Quantity Surveyor then commercial manager, and, naturally, to the role of claims consultant, Graham Hooley is extremely proud to have been accepted as an affiliate member of FIDIC in Indonesia, as well as a member of Persatuan Insinyur Indonesia (“PII”) The Institution of Engineers Indonesia. He is also a FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FIDIC CCM).

His claims experience encompasses the preparation and defence of claims for clients, main contractors, and sub-contractors, ranging from $50,000 to $150,000,000; he proactively seeks to educate all sides to reduce disputes and get accounts settled much quicker.

He prides himself on having settled all main and sub-contract accounts without the need for formal dispute resolution. This has been achieved by adopting a no-nonsense common sense but fair approach, treating all parties with respect, in the process gaining the trust of clients and contractors alike.

He very much values the ICCP ethos and what we offer to the construction industry and, without doubt, he is extremely proud to be an advocate and help spread the word in respect of the excellent work ethic of the ICCP, supporting them in their natural global progression, particularly in Indonesia where the kind of help and support ICCP offers is much needed. He does this and provides first-class support to the ICCP Steering Committee, helping them in their endeavours to grow the institute globally, which he believes is essential, because frankly, such a service is missing from many other professional bodies.

Based in Indonesia or Tanzania? Contact Graham for more information about ICCP membership.

I have 35 years’ professional experience in the international construction industry, gained across the cross-functional fields of civil and special engineering, pipe jacking, road construction, concrete, industrial, turnkey, renovation, upgrading, alteration, and structural repairs projects as well as claims management and health and safety coordination.

I have been Managing Director of a Namibian based construction company since 2003 and in 2016, I established a consulting office offering solutions for construction economics and management needs.

I heard about the ICCP several years back and recently joined as a Fellow. I volunteered to act as a Regional Representative for the ICCP as I strongly believe that sufficient knowledge in construction claims management will reduce the number of disputes we currently and unfortunately have in the construction industry.

When I look back at all the disputes I have faced in my career, I have to admit that almost all of them could have been avoided if the parties to a project would have had a better and more professional understanding of how to manage construction claims. I therefore feel privileged to now have the opportunity to support all colleagues who are interested in increasing their knowledge and experience in construction claims management.

Based in southern Africa? Contact Heino for more information about ICCP membership. 

Iosif is a civil engineer based in Athens, Greece, with over 25 years of international experience in the construction industry. His expertise lies in commercial and claims management, covering the full project lifecycle from procurement and cost control to contract administration and dispute resolution. He has successfully led multidisciplinary teams on complex hospitality, residential, and infrastructure projects. Iosif is dedicated to promoting professional excellence, ethical practice, and the advancement of claims management standards within the construction sector.

I am passionate about promoting best practices in construction claims and contract management. Serving as the ICCP Regional Representative for Greece offers an opportunity to strengthen the institute’s visibility and connect local professionals with an international community committed to excellence and integrity.

Based in Greece? Contact Iosif for more information about ICCP membership. 

Eng. Jahfar M Ismail is a Chartered Civil Engineer, elected in 1988, an accomplished and performance driven professional with more than 40 years of experience in project management, infrastructure engineering, building construction, project finance management and contract administration. He has worked nearly 34 years in Oman, Dubai & Abu Dhabi predominantly in Government Departments in the capacity of Director of Infrastructure & Transportation with Tatweer, Dubai Holding in Dubai and ROW Consultant (Special Advisor) with Department of Transport (DOT) -Abu Dhabi.

Eng. Jahfar Ismail is an accredited Arbitrator and Adjudicator and holding Master Degree in Science (MSc) in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution and Master Degree in Commerce (MCom). He has also obtained a Diploma in Commercial Arbitration.

He is a Fellow Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Fellow Member of the Institute Construction Claim Practitioners-UK and Fellow Member of the Association of Cost Engineers-UK. He has led several Government delegations on Official Missions to USA (New York, Los Angles, San Diego, Seattle, Washington), Canada (Vancouver, Victoria), UK (London), South Africa (Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town), Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast), New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington) and Singapore.

He has authored several articles in Engineering journals, magazines and recipient of several international awards including Excellence Performance Award (highest accolade from Abu Dhabi Government),2012, Global Gold Award for BPM & Work- flow for both International and MEA Region from WfMC-USA (Chicago & Washington) and was nominated by Department of Transport, Abu Dhabi top management for the Best Employee Award category of Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance.

Based in Sri Lanka? Contact Jahfar for more information about ICCP membership.

I am a Civil Engineer and Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in construction project management, contract administration, and construction claims. I am an Associate Member of the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners (AICCP), a Technical Member of the Philippine Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyors (TPICQS), and a Member of the Society of Construction Law Philippines (SCLP).

I am dedicated to promoting excellence and integrity in the management of construction contracts and claims within the Philippine construction industry.

I volunteered for the role of Regional Representative for the Philippines in recognition of the growing importance of construction claims professionals in the region. I am committed to supporting the institute’s mission by fostering awareness, knowledge sharing, and professional development among practitioners, to enhance the standards of claims practice and dispute management across the Philippine construction sector.

Based in the Philippines? Contact Jarrel for more information about ICCP membership. 

Jing Li is the ICC YAAF Regional Representative for North Asia and a Fellow of the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners, actively engaged in the global arbitration and legal community. She is also a Senior Partner at Winson Law Firm and the founder of the “ElexBridge” WeChat Official Account, a platform widely followed for its insights on international construction disputes.

Previously, Jing served as Head of Legal for a major Chinese state-owned enterprise in the power engineering sector, managing complex EPC and EPCO projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, South Africa, and other jurisdictions. With over a decade of frontline international project experience, she now specialises in construction contract management, claims strategy, project risk control, and cross-border dispute resolution.

Based in the UAE or China? Contact Jing for more information about ICCP membership at: jing.li@winsonglobal.com 

I thrive on finding solutions to problems, and I am confident that these qualities together with my commitment to the values of the ICCP will be an asset to the institute. I know that with my experience, educational qualifications and skills, I can provide a meaningful contribution to the growth of the institute.

I look to expanding and growing membership to the ICCP throughout Africa. I intend to do this by creating awareness through the introduction of a regional centre of excellence, focusing on skills development, mentorship programmes, developing strategic partnerships with training providers, educational institutes and other professional bodies within Africa.

Based in Saudi Arabia or Africa? Contact Mark for more information about ICCP membership.

Mohamad has 19 years of experience in contract and commercial management, claims, delay analysis and project control for a diverse range of EPC projects.

He is recognised as a thought leader in construction claims, forensic delay analysis, and contract management. Mohamad regularly deliver lectures and workshops for industry professionals across the Gulf region and Europe. He is also the author of numerous professional articles and insights published on LinkedIn, reaching thousands of industry peers worldwide.

When asked why he wanted to represent the ICCP, Mohamad shared that his motivation stems from his long-standing involvement in complex construction projects and his commitment to advancing professional practice in construction claims and dispute avoidance. He intends to promote the ICCP by engaging with practitioners across the Kingdom through professional discussions, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and collaboration with relevant industry forums.

Based in Saudi Arabia? Contact Mohamad for more information about ICCP membership.

Currently based in North Asia, I serve as a Regional Representative for the ICCP covering Korea and Japan and a Society of Construction Law member. My primary mission is to elevate the claims profession in North Asia, transforming it into a recognised sector within the construction industry. I advocate for the ICCP as a source of knowledge, structure, and support to achieve this goal.

With over 15+ years of experience spanning Contractor, Client, and Consultant organisations across the UK, UAE, Ireland, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia, and now North Asia, I bring extensive expertise in preparing, defending, and evaluating construction claims. My experience includes claims for Extensions of Time (EOT), prolongation, and additional costs under ICE, NEC, JCT, EPC, VOB, FIDIC and bespoke contract forms.

I specialise in quantum and technical expertise, having provided independent, evidence-based assessments for claims and disputes. With extensive experience, I have evaluated variations, delays, disruptions, and additional costs, delivering clear quantum reports. My technical expertise spans design, workmanship, compliance, and post-handover issues, offering insights through concise, well-reasoned reports. I also excel in strategic commercial improvement and contract management, proactively addressing risks to minimise disputes and deliver effective, tailored solutions for successful project outcomes.

I am a graduate of Loughborough University and the Construction Claims Class.

I am passionate about guiding professionals, whether seasoned practitioners or those new to the field, through the development of their skills in claims, quantum analysis, and technical expertise. My goal is to foster a community of collaboration and learning while promoting international standards for claims management.

In Korea and Japan, I can also provide valuable knowledge in the offshore claims markets for Korean and Japanese Client EPC projects outside of North Asia, including Construction, Civil Engineering, Clean Energy and Heavy Industries.

My vision is to grow ICCP’s presence in North Asia by creating awareness internally and externally, connecting claims professionals, educating, drafting papers and connecting with universities. Through these efforts, I aim to develop Construction Claims as a profession in Korea and Japan, ensuring the highest standards of expertise and integrity in the field. Ultimately, have a committee of claims professionals in North Asia to help develop papers, educate and promote the ICCP standards.

Please get in touch if you would like to know more, happy to help where I can.

Email: oliver.oob2@gmail.com

Eng. Philemon M Mosome is a Professional Engineer, registered with Botswana’s  Engineers Registration Board under the Ministry of Transport and Public Works and is charged with the responsibility of regulating the activities and conduct of engineering professionals in Botswana as empowered by the Engineers Registration Act (CAP 61:06.

Membership of Professional Associations

• Professional Engineer – Engineers Registration Board – (ERB) Botswana
• Member – Botswana Institution of Engineers
• Associate Member – Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa)
• Fellow – Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners

Educational Background

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), ongoing
• Expert Certified Construction Claims Specialist Course(ECCCS), on-going
• Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management, 2023
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), 2001
• Diploma in Building & Civil Engineering, 1996

Professional Experience

Philemon Mosome brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the construction industry, specializing in project management. Throughout his career, he has effectively managed the processing and submission of claims on behalf of contractors, as well as defending claims for employers.

Two years ago, Philemon became a fellow at the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners (ICCP), where he has demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing awareness, practice, and proficiency in construction claims within his country. He is a registered Construction Claims Practitioner and is listed with the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners (ICCP). He actively engages in initiatives aimed at advancing the field of construction claims, reflecting his dedication to professional growth and industry improvement.

Furthermore, Philemon, a mentor at the Engineers Registration Board, aims to leverage his experience to bring valuable insights to the ICCP locally, ensuring that young professionals can benefit from this knowledge.

Based in Botswana? Contact Philemon for more information about ICCP membership.

I am a contracts and claims specialist and am the Commercial Director of Milcris in Oman. I manage a range of specialist consultancy services related to contract administration, construction claims preparation, dispute resolution and project costs and dispute management advice for Milcris’ Clients.

Since 2014 I’ve actively focused my time and energy on activities relating to construction claims and contract administration and was inspired to seek membership with the ICCP. In addition to all the other membership benefits, the ICCP has helped me to improve my knowledge and develop my skills as a construction claim specialist.

I strongly believe that construction professionals in Oman should consider membership. Although a small market, Oman has a vibrant economy and a substantial level of construction activity. A decade ago, the construction claims market was rather dormant however in recent years, parties to construction contracts are more focused on protecting their rights. Moreover, COVID-19 and the subsequent oil price slump has greatly affected the economy. Project spending has tightened resulting in a more active construction claim sector.

I volunteered to represent the ICCP in Oman to encourage and assist construction industry professionals change from regular cost consultancy and quantity surveying roles to specialised claims roles, thus adding more professionals to the Omani construction claim market.

Based in Oman or Sri Lanka? Contact Ravindra for more information about ICCP membership.