Manage risk.
Protect delivery.
Contract administration, assessment of claims and extensions of time, determinations and practical support to project teams.
View services →Infrastructure & Energy Projects
Protecting contractual interests throughout the project lifecycle.
Specialist contract management, claims advisory and dispute resolution expertise for Employers, lenders and EPC contractors.
Explore our expertise →Who we are
Expertise on both sides of the contract
Carbon Green Management (CGM) advises public authorities, project owners, lenders and EPC contractors throughout the delivery of complex infrastructure and energy projects.
Our distinctive strength is an understanding of contractual obligations, risks and entitlements from both the Employer’s and the Contractor’s perspectives. Combining legal, contractual and engineering insight with hands-on project support, we help clients anticipate financial exposure, preserve legitimate entitlements and avoid unnecessary delays and disputes.
Particular expertise in international construction contracts, including FIDIC 1999 and 2017 editions.
What we do
Three complementary areas of expertise
Manage risk.
Preserve rights.
Substantiate claims.
Early contract review, notices, contemporaneous records and robust claims for additional payment and time.
View services →Prevent disputes.
Resolve fairly.
Independent and impartial Dispute Board adjudication through standing or ad hoc appointments, subject to independence requirements.
View services →01 / Employers, public authorities & lenders
Safeguarding project interests
CGM supports sound contract administration and decision-making at governance levels, helping Employers control exposure to unexpected costs, delay and disputes.
- Employer’s contract administration, compliance and risk management
- On-site missions and strategic guidance
- Review of Contractors’ claims for additional payment and Extensions of Time (EOT), including procedural and substantive merits
- Preparation and review of contractual determinations
- Drafting and negotiation of amendments and agreements
- Employer’s Requirements and contractual oversight of quality, health, safety and performance obligations
- Support aligned with project governance and approval processes
02 / EPC contractors
Protecting legitimate entitlements
CGM works with Contractors from project commencement to preserve contractual rights and prepare properly evidenced claims, particularly under FIDIC 1999 and 2017 contracts.
- Early-stage contract review and claims strategy
- Contractual notices, deadlines and time-bar compliance
- Record-keeping and contemporaneous evidence
- Claims for additional payment and Extensions of Time
- Delay events, causation and entitlement analysis
- Contractual correspondence, negotiations and settlements
- On-site, hands-on support for project teams
03 / Dispute prevention & resolution
Independent Dispute Board services
CGM promotes early identification and resolution of disagreements before they escalate into costly formal disputes.
Separate from its party-specific advisory assignments, CGM offers independent and impartial Dispute Board adjudication services, subject to appropriate independence and conflict-of-interest requirements.
- Standing Dispute Boards: appointed to support dispute avoidance and adjudication throughout project execution.
- Ad hoc Dispute Boards: constituted to address a particular dispute.
Our approach
“Strategic contractual expertise grounded in the realities of engineering, construction and project delivery.”
Early intervention · Rigorous analysis · Clear documentation · Practical execution
Industries & project environments
Infrastructure and energy in focus
CGM’s services are relevant to major civil works including underground works, hydropower, transport infrastructure, power transmission and offshore energy projects.
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Contract Expert
Charles SPAULDING
Over 30 years of experience on international projects with major French civil contractors.
LL.M. — Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas
Civil Engineer — École des Ponts
Member, SCL France — Contract Management Committee
Working method
Close to the project team
CGM combines strategic guidance with practical, on-site engagement, taking account of each project’s governance, contractual framework and operational requirements.