Outstanding Construction Expertise

"A Conflict Delayed is A Conflict Multiplied" Jordan Peterson


We Help At All Project Stages


Expert Witness • Delay & Disruption Analysis • Project Management

Who We Are

Fadi Nashed is the Founder of XiFi Consulting, an expert and consulting firm based in the UAE specializing in construction dispute resolution and strategic advisory. With a distinguished track record in the global market, Fadi leverages extensive experience to assist clients in navigating the complex challenges on medium, large, and mega-projects.

Prior to establishing XiFi Consulting, Fadi served as a Managing Director at a leading global consultancy, holding key leadership roles in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Toronto, Canada. His core expertise encompasses forensic planning and delay analysis, arbitration and litigation support, and fraud investigations within the construction sector. He is also proficient in providing productivity and disruption analysis, quantum assessments, and contractual advice. He is aimed at helping clients mitigate risk and resolve disputes effectively.

Fadi’s diverse clientele includes domestic and international law firms, public sector entities, contractors, and specialized design firms. He holds arbitration qualifications and has been invited to join arbitrators’ rosters. Renowned for his ability to distill complex technical matters into clear, accessible evidence for courts and tribunals, Fadi is a seasoned testifying expert with experience providing evidence under cross-examination.

Fluent in English, Arabic, and French, Fadi provides seamless support for international mandates, delivering expert written reports across all three languages.

Fadi is a "Highly Recommended" expert in the Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) and is recognized across three categories: Client Choice, Transport, and Energy. Clients describe him as having "impressive knowledge of delay and quantum analysis, paired with standout client skills."

Fadi Nashed - XiFi Consulting
XiFi Consulting | Construction Delay & Quantum Experts

Global Experience

Common Inquiries

Which organizations does XiFi Consulting assist?

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XiFi Consulting works with law firms involved in construction arbitrations and fraud investigations, contractors facing significant project delays and disruptions, and public entities seeking clarity or dispute avoidance for their infrastructure investments. We also consult for insurance cases.

Do you speak our language?

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XiFi Consulting truly speaks the language of construction. Our founder is an experienced construction professional with hands-on site expertise, ensuring we deliver practical, industry-savvy solutions tailored to your needs. We provide consulting services in English, Arabic, and French.

Do you provide expert testimony for both sides of a dispute?

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Not on the same project! But Yes, our founding expert, Fadi Nashed, maintains strict professional independence. Whether appointed by a claimant, a respondent, or as a single joint expert, our primary allegiance is to the truth of the analysis and our duty to the tribunal or court.

At what stage should we engage XiFi Consulting?

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We assist throughout the entire project lifecycle. Whether at the outset during the preparation of a baseline schedule and the provision of contractual advice, during the project execution by preparing claims and variations to recover losses under contract, or during formal mediation or arbitration by providing expert reports and testimony.

Which jurisdictions do your experts cover?

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We do not have boundaries. We believe in leveraging our experience gained in the MENA region (GCC & North Africa), and North America (USA & Canada) to serve all markets in various international contract forms and under various laws.

Let Us Assist You

UAE Contact

+971 58 306 2462

KSA Contact

+966 59 067 4706