Welcome to the DM U&I podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of expert witness work at Dalcour Maclaren. In this episode, DM CEO James Neil has an insightful discussion with DM consultant Colin Smith and DM Director Jonathan Smith, seasoned professionals with extensive experience in expert witness cases

.We talk about:

• Role of Expert Witnesses: Find out what an expert witness does and the critical role of expert witnesses in dispute resolution, particularly in determining compensation and the validity of compulsory powers.
• Dispute Examples: Jonathan and Colin share examples of disputes they've handled, including major infrastructure projects and the Olympic Park case, highlighting the importance of expert testimony in resolving complex issues.
• Preparation and Challenges: The conversation emphasises the importance of thorough preparation for expert witnesses, detailing the challenges and the satisfaction of successfully defending a position in court.
• Tribunal and Inquiry Processes: We provide a detailed overview of the tribunal and inquiry processes, including the formalities and the roles of various participants.
• The future of expert witnesses: mentoring and training: Colin and Jonathan discuss the need for mentoring and training to encourage new professionals to enter the field of expert witness work.

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of expert witness work, its challenges, and the rewarding experiences it offers. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the legal and technical aspects of dispute resolution in the utility and infrastructure sectors and wants to join us in campaigning for encouraging our senior teams to become expert witnesses.Daclour Maclaren is the land and environmental consultancy of choice for the utility and infrastructure sectors in the UK and Ireland

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