Expert witnesses may be called upon to give their opinion on matters falling within their special area of knowledge in cases where the court itself doesn't possess the relevant knowledge to provide its own opinion. In property and construction disputes, the role of expert witness may be played by for instance, architects or engineers but also surveyors. Chartered Land Surveyors are particularly well qualified to report their opinion on matters which call for accurate measurement of land, features, buildings and so on. So for situations relating to boundaries, areas, heights, lengths etc, they are ideally suited to acting as expert wtness.

Walker Ladd can provide assistance in the field of expert witness to solicitors, organisations and individuals. More details are available on the expert services we offer and if you would like to discuss any aspect of this arae please contact the office.

All work in this area of expertise undertaken by Walker Ladd is carried out under the terms of the "Practice Statements for Surveyors Acting as Expert Witness (3rd Edition Practice Statement and Guidance Note)" produced by the RICS.