Experience
In addition to knowledge of the relevant laws, a surveyor needs the competence & experience to prepare expert reports in a clear and logical manner. For this reason, our founder Matthew Wood deals with all Expert Witness instructions.
Qualifications
Matthew has obtained the Cardiff University Law School Bond Solon Civil Expert Certificate. This is the premier qualification for Expert Witnesses and is highly regarded amongst law firms and other instructing parties.
The Cardiff University Bond Solon (CUBS) Civil Expert Witness Certificate is a demonstration of appropriate training and examination in this specialised field.
This qualification is broken down in to five assessed modules, comprising of Excellence in Report Writing, Courtroom Skills, Cross Examination and Civil Law Procedure 1&2.
National Register of University Certificated Expert Witnesses
Advanced Equipment
We utilise a range of advanced technology equipment during our inspections, dependent on the issue being investigated. These include boroscopes, microscopes, access cameras, high-level cameras, thermal imaging, surface temperature readers, damp meters and calcium carbide meters.
We also have access to a number of well regarded laboratories which undertake material testing.
Expert Determination Services
In addition to providing our Expert Witness service, we also provide Expert Determination services.
This is a private process involving an independent technical expert who makes a binding decision on technical rather than legal issues. They have the power to ask questions of the parties before rendering his or her decision.
The decision is binding unless it is agreed by the parties at the outset that the determination will not be.
Expert determination is particularly suited to disputes of valuation or a purely technical nature across a range of sectors.
We offer a free initial consultation and fees are generally charged on an hourly basis. We will endeavour to give an estimate of fees based on the probable time necessary to inspect or analyse the issue, peruse documents, undertake research and prepare the report.