Paul Jensen

Paul Jensen

Chartered Arbitrator & Barrister
Experience: 30+ Years
Arbitration: Extensive cases
Location: London, UK

Profile Highlights

  • Barrister & Chartered Arbitrator
  • Over 30 years construction disputes experience
  • Fellow of RICS & CIArb

Professional Summary

Paul Jensen is a well known and experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyor Construction Arbitrator and Adjudicator with over 30 years' experience dealing with construction disputes and contracts.

Professional Qualifications

  • 1
    Barrister
  • 2
    Chartered Arbitrator
  • 3
    FRICS
  • 4
    FCIArb

Professional Bodies

  • CIArb
  • RICS
  • RIBA
  • TECSA
  • Construction Industry Council

Detailed Experience & Expertise

Professional Background

Paul Jensen is a well known and experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyor Construction Arbitrator and Adjudicator with over 30 years' experience dealing with construction disputes and contracts. Paul Jensen has extensive experience sitting as Arbitrator including international appointments and acting as advocate in Arbitrations. Paul Jensen also has considerable experience in lecturing and teaching on the subject of Construction Law, Construction Arbitration and Adjudication at both the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
As a dual-qualified Barrister and Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Paul brings unique perspective to construction disputes. His practice spans both domestic and international jurisdictions, with particular expertise in complex technical disputes involving engineering issues, delay analysis, and quantum assessment. Paul regularly acts as arbitrator in disputes under various institutional rules including ICC, LCIA, and ad-hoc arbitrations. He also serves as adjudicator under construction contracts and has been appointed to numerous high-value disputes across the construction sector.

Teaching & Lecturing Experience

Construction Law LecturerArbitration TrainingAdjudication WorkshopsProfessional DevelopmentCIArb Training ProgramsRICS CPD Events

Areas of Expertise

Construction Arbitration
International Arbitration
Construction Adjudication
Contract Law
Dispute Resolution
Quantity Surveying
Delay & Disruption
Professional Negligence
Construction Claims
Expert Determination
Mediation
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Arbitration Experience

International Arbitration AppointmentsDomestic Construction ArbitrationCommercial ArbitrationEngineering DisputesInfrastructure ProjectsBuilding Contract DisputesProfessional Negligence ClaimsInsurance Disputes

International Recognition

Paul Jensen accepts appointments in both domestic and international jurisdictions, with particular experience in:

ICC Arbitration
LCIA Arbitration
Ad-hoc Arbitration
UNCITRAL Rules

Representative Arbitration & Adjudication Cases

International Infrastructure Arbitration

2023ICC Rules
International Arbitration

ICC arbitration concerning €85M dispute over design defects and delay claims on a major European infrastructure project.

Dispute Value
€85M
Outcome
Partial award with detailed findings

Commercial Tower Adjudication

2022Scheme for Construction Contracts
Construction Adjudication

Adjudication of final account and variation claims on £60M commercial high-rise development involving complex M&E disputes.

Dispute Value
£60M
Outcome
Settlement reached post-adjudication

Energy Plant Arbitration

2022LCIA Rules
International Arbitration

LCIA arbitration regarding performance guarantees and liquidated damages for £120M energy processing plant.

Dispute Value
£120M
Outcome
Final award issued

Hospital Development Dispute

2021JCT Adjudication
Construction Adjudication

Adjudication of professional negligence claims and delay issues on £75M NHS hospital development project.

Dispute Value
£75M
Outcome
Successful resolution for employer

Teaching, Publications & Professional Contributions

CIArb Training

  • Construction Arbitration Course Tutor
  • Adjudication Practice Workshops
  • International Arbitration Seminars

RICS Education

  • Construction Law CPD Provider
  • Dispute Resolution Training
  • Professional Assessment Panel

Publications

  • "Construction Arbitration Practice"
  • "Adjudication in Construction"
  • Various journal articles

Request Paul Jensen as Arbitrator/Adjudicator

With dual qualifications as Barrister and Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Paul offers unique expertise for complex construction disputes requiring both legal and technical understanding.

Specializes in: International Arbitration, Construction Law, Complex Technical Disputes