Expert Witness in Litigation

We provide CPR-compliant expert witness reports for legal cases, including inspections, mediation and court attendance, all peer-reviewed for technical accuracy.

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Disputes and mediation

We support dispute resolution through mediation, expert reports and court appearances, covering insurance claims, non-disclosure and structural defect cases.

Giving evidence in court

We provide expert witness testimony in court, supported by CPR-compliant reports, and can act as either a Single or Joint Expert in structural litigation cases.

Negligence or poor workmanship

We provide CPR-compliant reports and expert witness services for cases involving structural negligence, poor workmanship, faulty design, incorrect setting-out or inadequate materials.

Personal injury

We assist in personal injury cases involving structural issues or trip hazards, providing CPR-compliant reports, mediation support and expert witness testimony in court.

Surveys and reports

We provide CPR-compliant structural reports for legal use, including divorce settlements and defect assessments, prepared by local Chartered Structural Engineers.

Partnerships

We support solicitors with CPR-compliant structural reports and expert witness services, delivered by local Chartered Structural Engineers across London and the South-East.

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West Sussex office

We have just opened a new branch office in Billingshurst, West Sussex. This covers the Horsham, Crawley, Petworth, Guildford, Dorking, Reigate, Brighton and Worthing areas.…