DAC Q3 Newsletter 2026

Clear, independent advice on complex technical matters

As the third quarter draws to a close, we are celebrating a milestone and looking ahead. This August marked ten years of DAC Consulting Services. We are grateful to the experts, colleagues, clients, lawyers, and partners who have helped us grow from our beginnings in the UK into a specialized international consulting firm.

Across independent technical analysis, expert witness services, and delay and quantum analysis, our focus remains the same: clear, independent advice on complex technical matters and disputes. We hope you enjoy this update from the DAC team.

In this issue

• Recent DAC news
• Events in the Q3 issue
• DAC articles
• Come work with us

Recent DAC news

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A decade of people, systems, and trusted relationships

In August, DAC celebrated its tenth anniversary. Over the past decade, our reach and capabilities have grown, built on the quality of our people, strong systems, and trusted relationships. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey.

Read our anniversary message →

Welcoming Luis Guillermo Salazar

Luis joins DAC as Fractional CTO and a member of the Core Group, helping to strengthen internal systems, information governance, and the responsible use of digital tools as DAC grows.

Read Daniel Correa's announcement →

How can DAC help?

Talk to our team about independent technical analysis, expert witness services, and delay and quantum analysis.

Contact DAC →

Events in the Q3 issue

October to December 2026

• Oct. 7–9 · Montreal — ICC Canada Arbitration Committee Annual Conference.
• Oct. 8 · Mexico City — ICC México technical expert workshop.
• Oct. 22 · Dubai — MEECON 2026. Energy and insurance discussions relevant to technical investigations and complex claims.
• Oct. 23 · Mexico City — The New Arbitration in Mexico colloquium. Investment and project contracts, infrastructure, and damages.
• Nov. 5 · Mexico City — 5th ICC Mexican Arbitration Day. A panel on quantifying damages highlights rigorous expert analysis.
• Nov. 9–10 · Mexico City — Open de Arbitraje México. Commercial and investment arbitration.
• Nov. 9–13 · Dubai — Dubai Arbitration Week. Workshops and discussions across the international dispute community.
• Nov. 10 · London — Onshore Energy Conference London 2026. Energy claims, engineering judgment, and data center losses.
• Nov. 26 · Athens — 7th Athens International Arbitration Forum. Energy infrastructure, EPC disputes, and project delay.
• Nov. 28–Dec. 4 · Miami — Miami Arbitration Week. Including LCIA Tylney in Town, the 24th ICC Miami Conference, and the MIAS LATAM Investor-State Arbitration Conference.
• Nov. 30–Dec. 4 · London — London Arbitration Week. Construction delay, damages, energy projects, and expert evidence.

DAC articles

From project delivery to dispute resolution

Ivan Rees-Davies explains why practical project knowledge matters in technical disputes. Records and schedules are essential, and understanding the conditions in which decisions were made helps an expert explain what happened and why.

Read Ivan's article →

Technical experts in renewable energy and industrial disputes

What do tribunals expect from technical experts? Our article considers independence, clear methodology, and conclusions grounded in contemporaneous evidence.

Read the full article →

Come work with us

DAC is interested in hearing from experienced engineers, delay analysts, quantum experts, project managers, technical consultants, and expert witnesses.

Explore careers at DAC →

About the author

Daniel A. Correa is the Managing Director of DAC Consulting Services worldwide. A Mechanical Engineer by profession, he holds a Master of Science in Project Management from the University of Manchester. He has given evidence before arbitral tribunals, including the ICC, LCIA, and DIAC, and in the UK High Court, and has been deposed in the US. Meet our Core Group