Expert Witness Services Birmingham

Professional property dispute resolution with experienced RICS expert witnesses

By Michael Thompson, MRICS
December 18, 2024
9 min read

What is an Expert Witness?

An expert witness is a professional with specialized knowledge who provides independent, impartial evidence to assist courts and tribunals in understanding technical matters beyond the knowledge of ordinary people.

In property disputes, expert witnesses play a crucial role in explaining building defects, valuation matters, construction standards, and professional practices to legal decision-makers.

Our Expert Witness Experience

  • • 150+ expert witness appointments
  • • High Court and County Court experience
  • • Property tribunal representations
  • • Arbitration and mediation support
  • • 98% successful case outcomes

Types of Disputes We Handle

  • • Building defect disputes
  • • Professional negligence claims
  • • Party wall disagreements
  • • Valuation disputes
  • • Boundary and easement issues

Expert Witness Services

Expert Reports

Comprehensive written reports compliant with Civil Procedure Rules Part 35, providing detailed technical analysis and professional opinions on property matters.

Typical Contents:

  • • Technical investigation findings
  • • Professional opinion and conclusions
  • • Supporting photographs and drawings
  • • Compliance with industry standards

Court Testimony

Professional representation in court proceedings, providing clear explanations of technical matters to judges, juries, and legal representatives.

Court Services:

  • • Pre-trial preparation and briefing
  • • Cross-examination support
  • • Technical demonstration aids
  • • Post-hearing clarifications

Need Expert Witness Support?

Professional property dispute expertise with proven court experience. RICS qualified surveyors providing impartial technical evidence.

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