Craig Finlay, BSc (Hons), CEng, MIChemE

Craig Finlay, BSc (Hons), CEng, MIChemE is a chemical engineering expert specializing in international arbitration and technical corporate governance within the upstream oil and gas sector. With a career encompassing roles in hydrocarbon asset development, petroleum economics, and process safety management, he brings a strategic perspective to resolving complex engineering disputes. His work centers on investigating technical compliance, assessing project management efficacy, and evaluating whether contractual obligations have been met.

Mr. Finlay has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North Africa, Latin America, and the former Soviet Union, involving oil and gas production sharing agreements and industrial disputes. His BSc (Hons) in Chemical Engineering, along with certifications such as Chartered Engineer and Project Management Professional, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving hydrocarbon asset development and process engineering.