At Ambrey Baker, we are able to provide specialist Expert Witness/ Expert Opinion services to support our clients to understand or resolve complex risks, assist with project recovery in “burning platform” scenarios but also, to mitigate disputes and litigation relating to industrial property or their construction. With a team of “grey-haired” expert professionals, we deliver frank, concise, and impartial advice, helping Clients to navigate safely through their challenges and concerns with clarity and confidence.
Expertise Across Disciplines
Our Expert Witness team comprises of subject matter leaders in their field who possess excellence in credentials leveraged by decades of contractual, commercial and technical experience across various disciplines, including engineering, materials science, building safety, procurement, project delivery and construction contracts. This multidisciplinary expertise enables us to address a wide range of issues, including:
- Due diligence
- Construction defects
- Dangerous Structures
- Delay and disruption claims.
- Health and safety breaches
- Regulatory non-compliance
- Fire safety and cladding disputes.
- Contractual disagreements
- Negligence
Impartial Analysis and Reporting
We understand the importance of providing objective, evidence-based analysis whether in contentious situations or less so in the case of due diligence or risk management situations. Our Experts conduct detailed investigations, reviewing design, specifications, construction processes, materials deployed, compliance with relevant regulations and contractual positions. We deliver robust, well-documented reports that are admissible in legal proceedings if needs-be and always ensuring that our Clients are fully supported throughout any dispute resolution or project recovery process.
Trusted Support in Legal Proceedings
Ambrey Baker’s Experts are skilled communicators, capable of presenting complex technical or commercial information in a clear and accessible manner. Whether acting on behalf of claimants, defendants, or as jointly appointed experts, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and impartiality. It’s our solemn duty!
Areas of Specialisation
- Construction Defects: Investigating and providing evidence on issues such as structural failures, defective materials, and non-compliance with the contract specifications or design or building regulations and best practice.
- Quantum: Breaches of Contract or Negligence come at a cost. We can support this exercise for various scenarios because often one is not dealing solely with one issue but a series of consequences, breaches or failures.
- Delay and Disruption: Analysing project schedules and providing insight into the causes and impacts of delays and disruptions. Also, these needs feeding back up to quantum.
- Fire Safety Compliance: Offering expert analysis on design, fire safety systems, materials, and of course, more in the public eye these days post-Grenfell, the cladding or linings deployed to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Contractual Disputes: Assessing contractual terms and project delivery to support claims related to breach or non-performance.
Why Choose Ambrey Baker?
With decades of experience in the design, procurement, construction and engineering industries, Ambrey Baker is uniquely positioned to deliver Expert services of the highest calibre. Our commitment to thorough analysis, clear communication, and impartiality has earned us the trust of clients in the UK and internationally. By choosing Ambrey Baker, you gain access to:
- A multidisciplinary team of industrial sector experts
- Comprehensive, evidence-based reporting
- Clear, concise communication tailored to legal contexts.
- A proven track record of success in putting out “burning platforms”, dispute mitigation and resolution.
Tailored to Your Needs
Whether you require expert analysis for due diligence, risk management, project recovery, a complex dispute or in legal proceedings, Ambrey Baker’s Expert Witness services can be tailored to meet your specific needs.
Contact us today to discuss how Ambrey Baker can support you with our Expert Witness services.