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Stephen Hawes MFPWS MCIOB MCIArb AssocRICS MAPM MCABE C. Build E is a construction and property dispute expert specializing in expert witness testimony for construction-related disputes. With a career encompassing extensive experience in technical report preparation and independent opinion delivery, he brings a nuanced understanding of complex construction and property issues to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating liability, assessing causation, and evaluating remedial scope in disputes involving party wall matters, building defects, and boundary issues. Mr. Hawes has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving party wall disputes, building defects, housing disrepair, and RICS valuation matters. His Civil Expert Witness Certificate from Cardiff University / Bond Solon, along with his ongoing Diploma in Arbitration from RICS Dispute Resolution Service, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction and property sectors.

John M. Beringer, LPCS, RPA, A. M. Best Consultant is a liability program management expert specializing in insurance coverage analysis and litigation management. With extensive experience across the insurance, construction, and transportation industries, he brings a nuanced understanding of risk exposure and claims handling to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating insurance conduct, assessing risk exposures, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met in complex liability cases. Mr. Beringer has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to EPLI, General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Professional Liability. His certification in Business Management from the Small Business Administration, along with his LPCS and RPA credentials, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation and responsibility in disputes involving insurance coverage and claims handling.

Building & Pest Inspector

Jim Abbottsmith, BSc Agr is a Building and Pest Inspection expert specializing in building construction disputes and termite damage reports. With a career encompassing historic building expertise, dilapidation surveys, and soil contamination assessments, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural integrity, assessing pest-related damages, and evaluating whether construction standards have been met. Mr. Abbottsmith has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across various property types, involving building construction disputes and pest inspection cases. His BSc Agr, along with his Building Consultancy License, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving building and pest inspection matters.

Forensic Collision Investigator

Russell Danton BSc is a forensic collision investigation expert specializing in serious collisions involving pedestrians, cyclists, seat belt usage, and passenger vehicles. With a career encompassing forensic measurement and road safety analysis, he brings a comprehensive investigative framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating collision circumstances, assessing highway features, and evaluating whether vehicle dynamics contributed to the incident. Mr. Danton has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK and Ireland, involving cases related to large goods vehicles, passenger cars, and highway infrastructure. His BSc (Hons) in Applied Science and Forensic Measurement, along with certifications in Forensic Collision Investigation Techniques and Advanced Collision Investigation Techniques, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving road traffic collisions.

Consultant Trauma and Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr. Jamie A Nicholson, FRCS T&O Ed, PhD, MFSTEd, MBChB, BScMedSci, FHEA is an Orthopaedic Trauma and Upper Limb Injuries expert specializing in complex major trauma and fracture healing. With a career encompassing both clinical practice and academic research, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating upper limb injuries, assessing complications related to fractures, and evaluating whether surgical interventions meet standard care protocols. Mr. Nicholson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK and Australia, involving cases of orthopaedic trauma and upper limb injuries. His PhD in Fracture Healing, along with certifications such as Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Tr & Orth) and Member of Faculty Surgical Trainers of Edinburgh, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving upper limb injuries and orthopaedic trauma.

Partner – Forensic Civil Engineer

Andrew J R Hill, BSc CEng MICE is a forensic civil engineering expert specializing in construction defect investigation and structural failure analysis. With a career encompassing diverse roles in civil engineering and project management, he brings a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure design and safety compliance to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction site accidents, assessing structural integrity, and evaluating compliance with safety regulations. Mr. Hill has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving cases related to construction defects, highway engineering, and personal injury claims. His Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Newcastle University, along with his Chartered Engineer status and membership in the Institution of Civil Engineers, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving structural failures and safety compliance.

Traffic Engineering Expert

Jeffrey W Buckholz, PhD, P.E., PTOE is a traffic engineering expert specializing in construction defects. With a career spanning traffic signal analysis, pedestrian safety, and crash investigation, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating traffic accidents, assessing work zone safety, and evaluating whether sight distance standards were met. Mr. Buckholz has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving traffic signal operations, roadway design, and pedestrian safety. His PhD in Civil Engineering, along with certifications as a P.E. and PTOE, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving traffic engineering and construction defects.

Consultant Plastic & Hand Surgeon

Mr Manu Sood, MS, MCh (Plast), FRCS (Plast), Diplomate, European Board of Hand Surgery is a Plastic and Hand Surgery expert specializing in reconstructive and microsurgical litigation. With extensive experience in reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, and microsurgery, he brings a nuanced understanding of surgical standards and procedural intricacies to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating surgical outcomes, assessing procedural adherence, and evaluating whether deviations from accepted surgical practices have occurred. Mr. Sood has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving complex reconstructive and hand surgery cases. His MS in Surgery, along with his Diplomate, European Board of Hand Surgery certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving surgical procedures and outcomes.

Managing Director, Delay and Disruption

Eman Elnakly, BSc (Hons) is a construction delay and disruption expert specializing in forensic delay analysis and strategic project planning. With a career encompassing civil engineering, project controls, and international arbitration testimony, she brings a multifaceted perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating construction delays, assessing disruption impacts, and evaluating project management strategies. Ms. Elnakly has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, Europe, West Asia, Africa, and Canada, involving sectors such as civil infrastructure, energy, marine, and oil and gas. Her BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering, along with her candidacy for a Ph.D. in Engineering and Build Environment, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving construction delays and disruptions.

Chartered Building Surveyor

C D Easton, FRICS, MBEng is a Chartered Building Surveyor expert specializing in construction defect analysis. With a career encompassing property refurbishment, construction cost estimation, and listed building conversion, he brings a comprehensive perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing building survey reports, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Easton has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Bristol, Cheltenham, Swindon, Newbury, Salisbury, Birmingham, London, and Manchester, involving construction defect cases and property disputes. His MBEng in engineering, along with his Chartered Building Surveyor designation, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction projects.

Architect

Kenneth Williamson, BSc (Hons), Dip Adv Arch, RIBA, FRIAS, MCIArb is a construction disputes expert specializing in listed building planning and built heritage planning. With a career encompassing architecture, construction disputes, and design consultancy, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction methodologies, assessing compliance with planning regulations, and evaluating whether contractual obligations have been met. Mr. Williamson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving construction disputes, listed building planning, and built heritage projects. His BSc (Hons) in Architecture, along with his Dip Adv Arch, RIBA, FRIAS, and MCIArb certifications, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving architectural and construction matters.

Certified Accident Reconstruction Specialist

Daniel William Vomhof III, E.I.T. is a Certified Accident Reconstruction Specialist expert specializing in accident investigation and reconstruction. With a career encompassing traffic engineering, vehicle accident analysis, and pedestrian interaction evaluation, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating traffic signal timing conflicts, assessing vehicle and pedestrian accident causation, and evaluating whether engineering standards were met. Mr. Vomhof has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across North America, involving motor vehicle accidents, traffic signal safety, and pedestrian accident cases. His B.S. in Engineering from National University, along with certifications such as Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist and Diplomate Board Certified Forensic Examiner, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving traffic accidents and signal timing issues.

Expert Witness & Consultant

Michael Panish is a construction systems expert specializing in products liability and premises liability litigation. With a career spanning general construction, door and gate systems, and cabinetry and millwork, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing product liability, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in construction-related disputes. Mr. Panish has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to door and gate systems, cabinetry, and construction defects. His extensive experience in the construction industry, along with his licenses as a General Building Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Cabinetry, Carpentry, Millwork Contractor, Door, Lock, Security Equipment Contractor, and Painting & Decorating Contractor in California, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving construction systems and product liability.

Director, Delay Expert

Helen Turner, DipArb, FCIArb is a delay analysis and dispute resolution expert specializing in construction contract planning and programming disputes. With a career encompassing roles as a planner, senior planner, and planning manager, she brings a strategic approach to litigation work, focusing on the intricacies of claim preparation and defence. Her work centers on investigating project delays, assessing entitlement under contracts, and evaluating whether programming deviations have occurred. Ms. Turner has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving commercial and residential buildings, energy projects, and infrastructure developments. Her Expert Witness Accreditation, DipArb from the University of Cardiff, along with her Fellow status at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction programming and extension of time strategies.

Managing Director

Mr. Steven Gilbert, MCIOB ACABE FACQP is a Residential Construction Management expert specializing in construction dispute resolution. With a career encompassing project administration and contractual advice, he brings a strategic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction practices, assessing project administration, and evaluating whether contractual obligations have been met. Mr. Gilbert has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving high-quality residential developments and construction management disputes. His Level 7 Senior Construction Management & UK Construction Law certification, along with his Chartered Institute of Building and Association of Chartered Building Engineers memberships, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving residential construction management.

James C Coulson CEnv FIMMM FFB AIWSc is a timber engineering expert specializing in construction defects and wood-based panel products. With a career spanning timber grading, wood product specification, and structural surveys, he brings a comprehensive understanding of the timber and wood-using industries to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing wood product specifications, and evaluating whether industry standards have been met. Mr. Coulson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving construction disputes, wood products, and timber grading. His Certificate in Timber Studies, along with certifications such as the Certificate of Proficiency: Visual Strength Grading of Softwoods and the Certificate in Scaffold Board Grading, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction materials and wood products.

Lab Director

George Schiro, MS, ABC-MB is a forensic science expert specializing in forensic DNA analysis and crime scene investigation. With a career encompassing forensic chemistry, crime scene reconstruction, and forensic science training, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating crime scenes, assessing forensic evidence, and evaluating whether forensic protocols were adhered to. Mr. Schiro has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of forensic DNA analysis, crime scene investigation, and bloodstain pattern analysis. His Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry - Forensic Science, along with his Certificate of Professional Competency in Criminalistics — American Board of Criminalistics, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving forensic evidence.

Expert Witness

Joseph DiPompeo, PE, F.SEI, F.ASCE is a structural engineering expert specializing in construction defects. With a career encompassing diverse aspects of building envelopes, civil engineering, and forensic investigation, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing structural failures, and evaluating whether construction delays have impacted project outcomes. Mr. DiPompeo has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving construction cost estimates, real estate due diligence, and failure analysis. His B. Eng and M. Eng degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, along with his certification by the Structural Engineering Certification Board, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving construction contracts and property maintenance.