Faris Nesheiwat
Faris Nesheiwat is a senior director who is admitted to practise in New York. He advises clients on complex infrastructure and construction matters, specialising in the interpretation and management of bespoke agreements and standard industry forms, specifically the FIDIC Red, Yellow, and Silver contracts. Faris Nesheiwat has extensive experience advising on international civil engineering projects—including offshore wind, transportation, cable projects, and submarine cables. With his background in procurement and negotiation, he helps clients address critical risk areas and provides effective advice at all stages of a dispute, from initial claim determination to arbitration. Leveraging his dual-knowledge of common and civil law, Faris Nesheiwat guides clients through all project phases, from risk assessment and drafting to dispute resolution.
Advised on construction and investment arbitration cases, including:
- Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board: European construction company acting as the main contractor in a dispute with the municipal owner involving delay, disruption, defect, and force majeure (COVID-19) claims under Danish construction law
- Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board: European joint venture in a dispute with a major subcontractor regarding BoQ valuation, change orders, termination, and counterclaims on a large infrastructure project.
- ICSID Arbitration: European construction company in a dispute against a North African state based on a bilateral investment treaty (BIT)
- ICC Arbitration: Indian company seeking compensation from an Emirate project owner of more than USD 80 million in connection with the construction of a chemical plan
- Ad hoc Arbitration based on Articles of Incorporation: Shareholders of a privately held major construction company filed a claim of USD 150 million relating to mismanagement of company funds
Member of the Bars of: New York, New Jersey, and Jordan
