Paul Winfield – Global Construction Neutral with over 35 Years of Industry Insight

Paul Winfield is an arbitrator, adjudicator, mediator and expert witness with ADR Chambers, bringing over three decades of construction experience to the resolution of complex disputes. His career spans roles as quantity surveyor, commercial manager, consultant, in-house counsel, expert witness, and advocate – serving both major contractors and blue-chip owners across the globe.

Paul has issued decisions on a wide range of disputes, and is trusted by public and private entities for his impartiality and technical depth.

International Experience and Claims Expertise

Paul has negotiated contracts and resolved disputes in Europe, China, South America, Australia, South Africa and the Middle East. His track record includes successful outcomes in adjudication, mediation, and arbitration.

 Notable engagements include:

• Paris – Assisted Keating Chambers in arbitration, drafting claims narratives for a dispute related to design FEED errors.
• Johannesburg – Represented a specialist contractor in adjudication.
• London/Jordan – Forensic investigation of a defence and counterclaim on an EPC chemicals plant revamp.
• Oman – Engineer’s Representative in various claims on Muscat and Salalah international airports.
• Canada – Commercial Director leading cultural transformation and commercial strategy on various LRT projects.
• Canada – Expert Witness on a variety of construction projects.

Thought Leadership and Industry Contribution

Paul contributed to Introduction to Construction management (Routledge, 2016) by Mr. Brian Greenhalgh, sharing insights from his global experience in contract strategy and dispute resolution.

A Neutral Who Understands the Industry from the Inside – Out

 Paul’s unique strength lies in his ability to see disputes from every angle – contractor, owner, counsel, and neutral. He understands the pressures, limitations, and strategic imperatives that shape construction projects. His decisions are grounded in technical fluency, legal precision, and a deep respect for fairness.

Whether adjudicating a domestic claim, or an international arbitration, Paul delivers reasoned decisions that the parties can trust – and act on.