Independent Expert Evidence – from Discrete Disputes to Major Claims
Paul Whittle is a RICS Accredited Expert Witness providing independent construction quantum expert witness services across adjudication, arbitration, expert determination and litigation.
Paul has prepared numerous CPR Part 35 compliant expert reports, has acted as both a Party-Appointed Expert and Single Joint Expert, and has provided expert evidence under cross-examination in the courts.
Paul has also been entrusted with appointments by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), to undertake confidential investigations and provide expert opinion concerning the conduct and performance of regulated construction professionals. Whilst the details of those appointments remain confidential, they reflect the confidence placed in his independence, technical expertise, professional judgement, and integrity.
Instructions range from discrete disputes on smaller projects, including SME contractor and consultant matters, to high-value and technically complex claims arising from major construction and infrastructure projects. In each case, the role of the expert witness is clearly defined and undertaken with professional independence.
Expert evidence is prepared to assist tribunals, courts and adjudicators with clear and objective analysis of quantum and entitlement issues.
Construction Quantum and Professional Services Expert Witness Appointments
Construction quantum expert witness instructions commonly involve detailed analysis of valuation, entitlement and financial consequences arising from contractual disputes.
Each instruction involves careful review of contractual provisions, contemporaneous records and financial documentation to ensure conclusions are supported by evidence and aligned with the applicable procedural framework.
Appointments may include:
- Quantum valuation and entitlement
- Loss and expense and prolongation costs
- Delay-related quantum assessment
- Final account disputes
- Professional services expert witness appointments
Professional Services Expert Witness
In addition to contractor and subcontractor disputes, Paul Whittle accepts professional services expert witness appointments relating to quantity surveying and commercial management duties.
These matters may involve assessment of professional standards, valuation practices, contract administration issues and related quantum consequences. Reports are prepared with clarity and careful reasoning, addressing the specific issues identified within the scope of instruction.
Clear, Balanced and Procedurally Compliant Expert Reports
Expert evidence is prepared to assist tribunals, courts and adjudicators with clear, objective analysis of quantum and entitlement issues.
Reports are clear, balanced and proportionate, and comply with applicable procedural rules for expert evidence in litigation and arbitration.
Opinions are formed independently and presented to help decision-makers understand complex quantum and valuation issues.
Where required, joint expert discussions, statements and oral evidence are undertaken with the same measured and professional approach.
Experience Across Adjudication, Arbitration and Litigation
Paul’s expert witness instructions range from discrete SME contractor and consultant disputes to high-value, technically complex claims on major construction and infrastructure projects. In each case, the expert witness role is clearly defined and undertaken with professional independence.
Paul’s experience as a RICS Construction Adjudicator and mediator helps ensure reports are practical, focused and centred on the issues most likely to influence the outcome of a dispute.
Expert witness services are provided across:
- Statutory and contractual adjudication
- Arbitration proceedings
- Expert determination
- Technology and Construction Court litigation
Speak to a Construction Quantum Expert Witness
If you require an independent construction quantum expert witness or professional services expert witness, Whittle & Co Surveyors provides technically robust and proportionate expert evidence across the UK.