Led by internationally credentialed experts combining deep engineering knowledge with proven legal and commercial acumen.
Engr. Usman Jilani is the founding Managing Partner of NEMS, with over two decades of experience in construction claims, arbitration, and contract management across Pakistan, the Gulf, Europe, and North America.
A Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb), Usman brings a rare combination of technical engineering depth and legal-commercial expertise that forms the backbone of NEMS's distinctive advisory approach.
He has personally led the preparation and advocacy of multi-million-dollar claims before international arbitral tribunals, including high-stakes proceedings involving FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke contracts in jurisdictions spanning Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, and the United States.
Usman's philosophy — "aggressive yet principled" — is reflected in NEMS's consistent record of securing favorable outcomes for clients while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
ICC, LCIA, and ad hoc arbitration in common and civil law jurisdictions including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, and USA.
EOT, prolongation, disruption, acceleration, and suspension claims under FIDIC, NEC, JCT, and bespoke contracts.
Full lifecycle contract administration, risk mitigation, and notice management on complex infrastructure projects.
Transaction advisory and dispute resolution for PPP schemes and ADB/World Bank procurement frameworks.
Impacted As-Planned, Time Impact Analysis, Windows Analysis, and Collapse As-Built methodologies.
Independent expert witness for delay, quantum, and technical matters before arbitral tribunals and courts.
We are always looking for talented engineers, lawyers, and commercial professionals passionate about construction claims, arbitration, and dispute resolution. If you have expertise in FIDIC contracts, delay analysis, or construction law, we'd love to hear from you.
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