Renewables
Watson Millican & Company has experience with on and offshore windfarms for power generation, as well, alternative transportation fuels including ethanol production, sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Renewables represent a rapidly growing area for power and transportation fuels as the global population continues to enact policies which incentivize investment in renewables facilities.
Construction Disputes
Offshore Wind Dispute
Provided claims management services team resulting in the effective settlement of approximately $500 million in claims from the EPC contractor.
Windfarm Substation Dispute
Dispute related to six substations over six sites in Africa at different stages of construction and valuation of work done prior to contract termination. The sub stations were needed to facilitate the supply of electricity from windfarms to urban areas. Provided expert testimony and the quantum evidence developed enabled that part of the dispute to be settled without being arbitrated on.
Litigation Support
Solar Power Development Dispute
Watson Millican’s technical experts were retained through counsel for a solar farm developer’s dispute with one of their consultants. The consultant had requested a bonus several magnitudes higher than those normal in the industry for such a project. Watson Millican’s experts reviewed the payments made to the consultant and the responsibilities of the consultant for the different types of projects. Using Industry benchmarks and personal experience, Watson Millican’s experts developed calculation methods for an industry standard bonus.
Asset Valuation
Ethanol and Renewable Diesel Plant Valuation
Performed analyses for appraisals and valuation of ethanol plants and a renewable diesel plant for ad valorem taxation.