Strategy and leadership in construction disputes
FIDIC · NEC · Dispute Boards · Construction Arbitration
ABOUT US
We are a boutique firm specialized in the prevention and resolution of complex disputes in infrastructure and construction projects.
We advise owners, contractors, and investors who require strategic clarity at critical moments and a rigorous risk assessment in large-scale projects.
SPECIALIZATION
Highly specialized in construction claims under various contractual frameworks, both domestic and international, across public and private sectors.
EXPERIENCE
Proven experience in designing strategies for the prevention and resolution of construction disputes, delivering results that protect our clients’ profitability.
SENIOR AND PERSONALIZED LEADERSHIP
Senior and personalized leadership in the design and implementation of strategy.
EXPERTISE
We specialize in the strategic management of disputes in infrastructure projects developed under FIDIC and NEC contracts, as well as contractual schemes related to Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), Works for Taxes, and private sector projects.
STRATEGIC DISPUTE MANAGEMENT
We support project teams and senior management in defining and leading strategy in the face of contractual risks and disputes, ensuring that decisions made during project execution remain aligned with technical, contractual, and financial objectives.
CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS
We design strategy and lead the structuring of construction claims related to delays, disruptions, variations, additional costs, and financial damages, among other scenarios, ensuring a solid and strategically articulated contractual position.
DISPUTE PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION
We advise on the management, prevention, and resolution of disputes through specialized mechanisms in the infrastructure sector, including Dispute Boards (ICC and other applicable rules) and construction arbitration.
We structure robust contractual positions and support decision-making in highly complex technical and economic scenarios.
TEAM
Tatiana Herrada leads CDR Consulting, with a practice focused on the strategic direction of disputes in infrastructure and construction projects.
Her work centers on the strategic management of disputes in complex projects, supporting critical decision-making through an integrated view of contractual, technical, and economic aspects, as well as a strategic reading of risk and conflict.
She has been involved in large-scale projects across Latin America, advising public and private entities in scenarios where decisions directly impact the direction, cost, and viability of projects.
She also acts as an international arbitrator and Dispute Board member in disputes related to infrastructure projects in Latin America and Spain.
She is also a postgraduate professor in courses related to construction claims, FIDIC and NEC contracts, Dispute Boards, and construction arbitration.
Adela Mena is the Administration and Operations Manager at CDR Consulting, where she is responsible for the firm’s administrative, financial, and operational management, as well as providing executive support to its strategic projects.
She leads internal organization, resource planning, and operational coordination, ensuring the firm’s efficient functioning and the proper execution of its activities.
She has experience in resource management and leadership in high-demand corporate environments, bringing a structured and efficiency-driven approach.
Her methodical and proactive approach contributes to the institutional consolidation of CDR Consulting and the strengthening of its organizational structure.
Lawyer with training in construction law and dispute resolution, with a focus on FIDIC and NEC contracts and dispute prevention through Dispute Boards and arbitration.
He works as a research assistant contributing to contractual analysis, technical research, and strategy development.
PROJECT - BASED TEAMS
CDR Consulting assembles teams according to the nature and complexity of each engagement.
CONTRIBUTIONS
We contribute to the development of Construction Law and dispute mechanisms through academic publications and participation in conferences and forums.
ICC – San José, Costa Rica
International Arbitration
Panel on interim measures
DRBF – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Regional Conference
Interim measures in Dispute Boards
DRBF Regional – El Salvador
Dispute Boards in Latin America
Panel on dispute prevention
DRBF – Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Construction dispute resolution
Expert panel
CCL – Chinchero Airport Launch
Presentation on contractual frameworks
CCL – Chinchero Airport Launch
FIDIC contracts
Claims management
PUCP – Construction dispute resolution
Academic forum
Chilean Chamber of Construction – Santiago, Chile
Employer–Contractor Meeting
Panel on NEC contracts
RECOGNITION
CDR Consulting has been recognized as a Recommended Practice in Dispute Resolution in Construction by Leaders League.
