Megaprojects have a high probability of major cost overruns and delays in completion, and, given the size of the investment, this inevitably has a significant impact on financial stakeholders. In some cases, this leads to government hearings, litigation, or other means of dispute resolution. Billions of dollars are often at stake.

Key questions can be whether the initial cost estimate and schedule were realistic, whether the planning was appropriate, whether key risks were properly identified and addressed, or whether the project engineering, procurement and construction were performed in accordance with generally accepted practices.

As a recognized expert on such matters, Richard Westney provides expert witness service on such cases, including development of an expert opinion, provision of expert testimony, and assistance with litigation strategy.