Expert Witness
There are many instances where an Expert Witness is required to put forward expert advice and evidence in order to pursue or defend a claim. The number and nature of disputes that can arise with property is almost limitless.
An Expert Witness can be crucial in successfully defending or pursuing a claim, to determine an issue or settle a monetary award. The advice of the Expert can assist in the early settlement of a claim and save the parties considerable time and expense.
Lawrence-Vacher have considerable experience in preparing such reports and acting in the capacity of Expert Witness on a wide range of property related issues, including negligence claims, boundary disputes and building construction disputes, appearing before Tribunals, Arbitrators, the County and High Courts.
Lawrence -Vacher act for commercial and residential clients and as single joint experts where required by the Courts. The obligations and duties placed upon an Expert before any judicial body are immense and must comply with the Civil Procedure Rules for Expert Witnesses. As Chartered Surveyors all reports must be prepared in strict compliance with RICS guidelines, practice statements and guidance note ‘Surveyors Acting as Expert Witnesses’.
There are many instances where an Expert Witness is required to put forward expert advice and evidence in order to pursue or defend a claim. The number and nature of disputes that can arise with property is almost limitless.
An Expert Witness can be crucial in successfully defending or pursuing a claim, to determine an issue or settle a monetary award. The advice of the Expert can assist in the early settlement of a claim and save the parties considerable time and expense.
Lawrence-Vacher have considerable experience in preparing such reports and acting in the capacity of Expert Witness on a wide range of property related issues, including negligence claims, boundary disputes and building construction disputes, appearing before Tribunals, Arbitrators, the County and High Courts.
Lawrence -Vacher act for commercial and residential clients and as single joint experts where required by the Courts. The obligations and duties placed upon an Expert before any judicial body are immense and must comply with the Civil Procedure Rules for Expert Witnesses. As Chartered Surveyors all reports must be prepared in strict compliance with RICS guidelines, practice statements and guidance note ‘Surveyors Acting as Expert Witnesses’.