Whilst the advice we provide does, in the substantial number of cases, assist in promoting early negotiated settlement – the preferred solution for all – there are some cases in which never the twain shall meet.

For those, our lead Chartered Surveyors have the benefit of substantial expert witness appointments over many years. This means that both they and the expert reports they produce to court have the tried and tested reputation of withstanding the rigours of vociferous cross-examination in the witness box.

More significantly, the quality of their [CPR compliant] reports is such that, following exchange, the opposing side usually makes a notably more attractive offer to settle.

We have tried and tested counsel specialising in cases involving capping dilapidation claims that we know we work with to best effect, maximising your chance of success relative to the expert and counsel being unknown to each other prior to your case