Expert Witness

The decision to retain a qualified expert witness is an important one which will have  a tremendous influence on the outcome of a case. The wrong choice of expert can have serious repercussions. An expert retained early can provide valuable insight at every stage, whether a case is settled or not.

Our approach in these instances has led us to be involved in many high profile cases and resides in three areas:

• Presentation and delivery - Our experts understand that the successful outcome of a litigated matter is largely dependent on a solid foundation of quality work and clear and concise testimony.
• Cross discipline - experts are versed in all the necessary disciplines: accounting, auditing, economics, finance, statistics, valuation and taxes.
• Keeping it simple - we can effectively present opinion on liability, causation and economic damages in reports, demonstratives and expert testimony.  We can do this in a language that is both compelling and easy to understand at deposition or trial.

As independent experts we are experienced in advising on both civil and criminal matters involving corporates, the public sector and individuals. We also regularly facilitate commercial outcomes through our dispute resolution offering which includes alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and international arbitration.

For further information, please contact Hossein Hamedani.

Our offering is outlined below:

Commercial and contractual disputes

Our experience is based on past and present involvement in a wide range of commercial and contractual disputes from those concerning small owner managed entities to multinational enterprises across multiple sectors. Able to utilise in-depth sector expertise from across the firm we deliver high quality work with clear and concise reports.

Professional negligence

In complex times, fraught with risk, we can provide an opinion on whether the work of an accountant was appropriate and of the required standard. We can offer clear and thorough analysis of loss to support or defend a claim. Our robust and independent reports are key to assisting the Court's understanding of the issues and assessment of the claim.

Sale purchase agreements

Our team of specialist advisers add value at each stage of the transaction from reviewing the draft sale purchase agreement right through to assisting in completion account and warranty disputes. We regularly work with legal and financial advisers and with corporates directly, both before a transaction - as part of the due-diligence process and post transaction in the event of a dispute.

Compulsory Purchase Orders

Highly skilled in valuing businesses and assessing losses, we provide practical and objective advice to enable claims to be dealt with in the most efficient and cost effective way. Through negotiation, parties might reach settlement however, if not, we can provide an expert witness to prepare reports and provide evidence to the tribunal.

Personal injury

Our dedicated personal injury team deals specifically with personal injury, fatal accident, clinical negligence and industrial disease matters. 

• As advisers we - prepare, without an opinion, the calculations and schedules for inclusion in the statement of claim or counterclaim and; review and comment on the reasonableness or otherwise of calculations presented.
• As experts we - accept instructions from solicitors acting for claimants, defendants or as singe joint appointments and; provide an expert witness report and give evidence in Court if required.

Matrimonial

We can advise clients on all financial aspects of marriage and divorce in respect of both individual and corporate arrangements. Increasingly, clients are seeking input from their legal advisers on the merits of pre-nuptial agreements and re-arrangement of their personal and marital assets. We can advise on their options. As well as advising on taxation or personal financial planning as an individual or between married couples, we can also advise on corporate arrangements and restructuring, including issues arising from assets held abroad.

In ancillary relief proceedings, we act both as experts instructed by one party and as single joint experts.  We are able to offer advice on settlements and we look to persuade and find common ground with other experts, where possible, to contain costs.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Adopting ADR mechanisms to help secure a timely and sensible offer of settlement rather than protracted litigation, we support clients and solicitors in negotiating their way through procedures to a successful conclusion in Mediation; Arbitration and Determination.

International arbitration

We provide expert witness services in international arbitration cases and have worked on a significant number of claims in excess of £200 million for large, international companies.  Our persuasive arguments can dramatically reduce the risk of protracted litigation.