Petros Karalis is a Director at FenwayXn and a delay expert with over 19 years of experience in the construction industry. He specialises in forensic construction programming, delay analysis, and expert testimony in complex construction disputes, with experience across infrastructure, energy, residential and commercial developments worldwide.
Petros is a Civil Engineer and Project Manager with experience in both consultancy and contractor environments, contributing to complex projects across multiple sectors. Early in his career, he gained a blend of office and site experience, developing a practical approach and strong understanding of design and construction issues.
Over the past 13 years, Petros has been appointed as an independent delay expert and has acted as a principal assistant on numerous high-value international arbitrations. He has undertaken delay analyses and led expert teams on a wide range of projects, including transport infrastructure, power generation, water and desalination facilities, and major residential and commercial developments across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, South America, and the UK.
Career highlights
- Experience as appointed independent delay expert.
- Experience as principal assistant delay expert in numerous international arbitrations.
- Combination of office and site experience.
- Experience providing services throughout a project’s whole lifecycle.
- Worked across multiple sectors including buildings, transport, utilities, and energy.
Qualifications
- BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece.
- MSc in Construction Project Management from the University of Manchester, UK.
- Member, Society of Construction Law.
- Member, Technical Chamber for Engineers of Greece.
- Fluent English and Greek speaker.
Petros
Karalis
Director
Petros
Karalis
Director
Petros Karalis is a Director at FenwayXn and a delay expert with over 19 years of experience in the construction industry. He specialises in forensic construction programming, delay analysis, and expert testimony in complex construction disputes, with experience across infrastructure, energy, residential and commercial developments worldwide.
Petros is a Civil Engineer and Project Manager with experience in both consultancy and contractor environments, contributing to complex projects across multiple sectors. Early in his career, he gained a blend of office and site experience, developing a practical approach and strong understanding of design and construction issues.
Over the past 13 years, Petros has been appointed as an independent delay expert and has acted as a principal assistant on numerous high-value international arbitrations. He has undertaken delay analyses and led expert teams on a wide range of projects, including transport infrastructure, power generation, water and desalination facilities, and major residential and commercial developments across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, South America, and the UK.
Career highlights
- Experience as appointed independent delay expert.
- Experience as principal assistant delay expert in numerous international arbitrations.
- Combination of office and site experience.
- Experience providing services throughout a project’s whole lifecycle.
- Worked across multiple sectors including buildings, transport, utilities, and energy.
Qualifications
- BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece.
- MSc in Construction Project Management from the University of Manchester, UK.
- Member, Society of Construction Law.
- Member, Technical Chamber for Engineers of Greece.
- Fluent English and Greek speaker.