Gareth Morris-Hale is a Director at FenwayXn and a delay expert with more than 14 years of experience in the construction industry. He specialises in delay analysis and expert testimony and has worked on a wide range of international disputes across infrastructure, energy, and commercial sectors.
With a background in geotechnical engineering and early-career experience managing major projects at Atkins, Gareth has delivered and supported large-scale developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His project portfolio includes rail & aviation, mining, high-rise buildings, offshore energy schemes, and dam construction. He has been formally appointed as a delay expert on high-value international disputes and has provided advice for both UK and international mediation procedures.
Gareth’s technical knowledge is underpinned by degrees in engineering geology and a Master of Laws (LLM) in international construction contracts from Panthéon-Assas University (Paris II). He combines practical site knowledge with a deep understanding of contractual frameworks, offering clear and reliable insight to clients navigating complex delay disputes.
Career highlights
- Over 14 years of experience within the construction industry working on programming, project management and dispute resolution.
- Experience as appointed independent delay expert.
- Major on-site experience as a geotechnical engineer in large infrastructure projects and buildings.
Qualifications
- LLM International Construction Contracts, Paris II, Paris.
- BSc (Hons) Engineering Geology, University of Pretoria.
- Member of Society of Construction Law.
Gareth
Morris-Hale
Director
Gareth
Morris-Hale
Director
Gareth Morris-Hale is a Director at FenwayXn and a delay expert with more than 14 years of experience in the construction industry. He specialises in delay analysis and expert testimony and has worked on a wide range of international disputes across infrastructure, energy, and commercial sectors.
With a background in geotechnical engineering and early-career experience managing major projects at Atkins, Gareth has delivered and supported large-scale developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His project portfolio includes rail & aviation, mining, high-rise buildings, offshore energy schemes, and dam construction. He has been formally appointed as a delay expert on high-value international disputes and has provided advice for both UK and international mediation procedures.
Gareth’s technical knowledge is underpinned by degrees in engineering geology and a Master of Laws (LLM) in international construction contracts from Panthéon-Assas University (Paris II). He combines practical site knowledge with a deep understanding of contractual frameworks, offering clear and reliable insight to clients navigating complex delay disputes.
Career highlights
- Over 14 years of experience within the construction industry working on programming, project management and dispute resolution.
- Experience as appointed independent delay expert.
- Major on-site experience as a geotechnical engineer in large infrastructure projects and buildings.
Qualifications
- LLM International Construction Contracts, Paris II, Paris.
- BSc (Hons) Engineering Geology, University of Pretoria.
- Member of Society of Construction Law.