| We are frequently asked to act as Expert Witnesses for Service Charge and building
disputes. Our surveyors are willing to testify in Court, although alternative forms of
resolution are encouraged.
It is important to be able to prepare a thorough and convincing report as this may
enable the dispute to be settled out of court.
Whilst each party to a dispute may appoint an Expert Witness, the duty of the Expert is
to the arbitrator, tribunal or court and not the client.
As well as being able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of and experience in a
particular area of expertise, the Expert must be (and be seen to be) unbiased in providing
an honest opinion rather than arguing the client's case.
Our report is often sufficient to settle a dispute that may have arisen.
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