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.
Due diligence, second opinion, dispute resolution and risk assessment advice
Expert reports on the role of a planning consultant and the expected standards of a reasonably competent professional advisor in pursuing applications, appeals and development plan allocations
Expert reports and oral evidence on amenity considerations arising from applications under S84 Law of Property Act 1925 in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) and statutory nuisance cases in Crown Court proceedings
Independent expert evidence on fraud cases involving property and the planning process in Crown court proceedings
Advice to Acquiring Authorities and claimants, including provision of evidence in the Upper Tribunal
Preparation of proofs of evidence and appearances at Public Inquiries in relation to a wide range of formal procedures and across all our service disciplines
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)