Article | June 30, 2026
FCPA Enforcement: Where the Bribery Actually Happened
FCPA enforcement trends analyzed by geography. Discover where bribery risk is concentrated and how it impacts global compliance, investigations and risk management.
Mr Arumugam is a Quantity Surveyor with more than 20 years of experience in construction industry, specialising in forensic quantum analysis and evaluation of claims involving contract termination, variations, delay and disruption, and expert report preparation for international arbitration, litigation and adjudication.
Mr Arumugam is a Quantity Surveyor with a civil engineering background and more than two decades of experience across diverse sectors of the construction industry. Over the past ten years, he has focused on dispute resolution, working on high-value infrastructure and building projects in Hong Kong and internationally. Now based in the United Kingdom, he continues to support the preparation of expert reports and quantum assessments in arbitration and litigation contexts.
Mr Arumugam’s work involves close collaboration with lead Expert Witnesses, contributing to forensic analysis and quantum-related input on complex disputes. His project portfolio includes major civil, tunnelling, and oil and gas developments, where he previously held contractor-side roles managing a range of commercial and contractual responsibilities.
In addition to his project and dispute work, Mr Arumugam has advised contractors and subcontractors on contract administration and claims strategy and has supported legal teams through various stages of formal dispute proceedings.
FCPA Enforcement: Where the Bribery Actually Happened
FCPA enforcement trends analyzed by geography. Discover where bribery risk is concentrated and how it impacts global compliance, investigations and risk management.
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