Testimony to the Importance of the Expert Witness

January 2010

Paul Connelly's recent article in Building underlines the importance of choosing an experienced and respected Expert Witness for construction disputes.

Paul outlines the 3 most important considerations:

• that the Expert is experienced in the relevant field;
• that the Expert retains a fresh understanding of the issues affecting their field
• that the Expert understands his overriding duty is to the Court.

Glovers prides itself that all its staff who act as Expert Witness satisfy these three considerations and are often complemented for doing so.

Because we are a multidisciplinary practice, we continue to work on live projects which means all our surveyors maintain hands-on experience ensuring their opinion is founded on the most up-to-date practises.

Glovers' Experts have had several appointments as Single Joint Expert in recognition of upholding their overriding duty to the Court.

Due to their extensive experience in the preparation of Expert Reports and appearing in the witness box, our Experts understand the importance of not overreaching themselves in terms of their field of expertise.  This means their opinion is hard to undermine.

If you are considering the appointment of an Expert Witness for your dispute, please get in touch  with Mary Cross who can provide you with more information on our expertise and references from Top 10 law firms we have been instructed by.