Expert Witness

Inquiry and examination expertise and expert witnesses to support our clients through litigation

We have coverage across the UK. If you require an expert witness in any local area in any discipline or sector, we will be able to provide one to suit the needs of the case.

Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO) & Compensation Disputes

Trusted independent advisory for effective CPO delivery & Compensation Disputes

We offer expert advisory services to support CPO processes and formal procedures, drawing on over 40 years of planning consultancy experience alongside associated multi-disciplinary expertise.

We have significant experience working across a range of size and types of CPO procedure and often play a pivotal role in adding significant value to a CPO team.

Our advice is centred around five key areas:

Rail Central Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) Development Consent Order (DCO)

Rail Central Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) Development Consent Order (DCO)

Provision of Strategic Advice

Expert advisory to guide, strengthen and advance CPO proposals with a clear strategy, robust evidence and credible reasoning.

Expert Witness Representation

We represent clients as Expert Witnesses at CPO inquiries and in the Upper Tribunal.

Preparation of Statutory Documents

We assist with the preparation of required statutory documents, including the Statement of Reasons (SoR), Statement of Case (SoC) and expert written statements.

Documentation Assurance

Reviewing the wider CPO team’s reports, documents and evidence, we ensure consistency and alignment across all submissions.

Critical Review and Response to Objections

We review and critique objections where they arise and assist in the Acquiring Authority’s (AA’s) response to negotiate and/or counteract objectors’ positions.