Speaker information: Construction Risk Management

Company	Job Title	Name	Speaker Bio	Speaking At
IMIA	Secretary General	Michael Spencer	Michael has held the position of Secretary General at IMIA (International Association of Engineering Insurers) sine 2018. IMIA was formed in 1968 and today representing a network of experts in Engineering Insurance from around the world. IMIA has expanded greatly and now has 20 member countries with members from Reinsurers, Insurance Companies, and representatives from Loss Adjusters and also Insurance Brokers. Prior to joining IMIA Michael held senior construction insurance roles for Marsh, RSA, Zurich and SCOR.
Turner & Townsend	Director and Head of Expert Witness UK and Europe	Tim Tapper	Tim leads the quantum team for Turner & Townsend in the UK and Europe and boasts over thirty years of experience as a chartered Quantity Surveyor, with over fifteen of those years specialising in claims, dispute resolution and expert witness work. Tim has acted as a quantum expert in over 50 cases and have been cross-examined in the Technology and Construction Court, Commercial Court and both domestic and international arbitrations, along with representation in adjudication and mediation. He provided independent advice to clients and contractors on contractual issues and quantum matters on construction and infrastructure projects, with expertise in the avoidance or resolution of disputes before they escalate.	Workshop: Avoiding conflicts & disputes on construction projects Presentation & panel discussion: Key trends driving construction claims
K&L Gates LLP	Partner, Head of Insurance Coverage	Sarah Turpin	Sarah Turpin is a partner in the Insurance Recovery and Counseling practice in London and joint global practice group coordinator. She represents policyholders seeking coverage under a broad range of insurance policies, including Professional Liability, Directors’ and Officers' Liability, Property/Business Interruption, Construction All Risks/DSU, Public/Product Liability and Cyber and Technology Risks. She acts for policyholders in relation to disputed insurance claims, if necessary, through mediation, litigation, or arbitration, and advises on claims notification and claims management issues. Sarah also advises on policy wordings at the pre-contract stage and on the inter-action between local and global policies.	Panel discussion: Delays on construction projects – managing and mitigating the risks
K&L Gates LLP	Partner, Construction Disputes	Matthew Walker	Matthew Walker is an international arbitration, litigation, and dispute resolution partner who focuses on construction law. Matthew acts as arbitrator and counsel in arbitration and has co-authored many leading practitioners' guides to arbitration in Qatar, including for LexisPSL, GAR Know How, Lexis Middle East, and Practical Law for Thomson Reuters. This has seen Matthew recognised in Who's Who Legal as recommended for arbitration in Qatar, as well as Thought Leader for construction. Matthew was awarded Lexology's Client Choice Award (voted on by clients) for 2024 for Arbitration & ADR in Qatar and is listed as a Global Elite Thought Leader by Lexology for his Client Choice accolade. He has been ranked in the UK by Chambers & Partners as Band 3 for Construction: International Arbitration (UK-wide) for 2025 and is recognised in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2024 as a Recommended Lawyer for international arbitration in London, as well as for insurance litigation (policyholder), and construction: contentious and non-contentious.	Panel discussion: Delays on construction projects – managing and mitigating the risks
Supplien Consulting	Director	Nick Wildgoose	Nick is a qualified accountant, supply chain and risk professional and has held a variety of global financial, procurement and commercial positions in several industry sectors. Working for companies such as PWC, Linde Group, The Virgin Group, Zurich Insurance Group and DHL Resilience360. He has served on the Board of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply which is the biggest procurement professional body in the world. He also served as a specialist advisor to the World Economic Forum and was Chairman of the Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council.	Presentation: Supply chain risk – identify, measure, manage and mitigate