The Perfect Expert's Report - 11.02.15

Date: Wednesday, 11 Feb 2015, 18:30 Location: The Holiday Inn - Maidenhead, Manor Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2RA Member cost: £0 (including VAT) Non-member cost: £0 (including VAT)

A joint meeting has been arranged between the Thames Valley Branches of the ICE / CIArb and South East Region of the CICES

'The Perfect Expert's Report'

a talk by

Mark Thomas, BSc, MSc, LLM, Dip Adj, FRICS, FCIArb, MAE

Expert witness evidence is required by all manner of tribunals. Many practitioners worry about appearing at a hearing and being cross-examined but by far the most important and frequent role for an expert is the preparation of a coherent and persuasive report (both preliminary and final). Mark Thomas will consider the essential ingredients within an expert's reports, giving examples taken from building and engineering projects and including:-

• The status of a privileged prelim report,
• CPR Part 35 and other 'Rules'
• Consideration of the evidence
• Matters to consider from a site inspection
• The use of simple plain English
• Formation of the Final Report for Exchange
• How to keep a fully annotated set structure
• Preparing reports on Liability
• Preparing reports on Quantum
• The use of photographs
• The presentation of figures
• Appropriate use of appendices
• Resisting pressure from lawyers
• Declaration sand Statements of Truth

Mark Thomas is a Chartered Surveyor specialising in construction contracts advice and dispute resolution. He has acted as an expert witness in litigation and arbitration for over 25 years. He has served on the Councils of the Academy of Experts, the CIArb and the RICS QS division and has lectured widely on expert witness topics both in the UK and overseas. He is current Chairman of the Thames Valley Branch of the CIArb and is a past Director of the CIArb's Expert Witness Courses.

Cost: There is no charge for this event. Guests and non-members are most welcome but registration must be made through this website. Just register on the site (if new) or Login (if already registered) and then book against the event.

Queries can be directed to Mark Thomas, Chairman of Thames Valley branch CIArb on 01628 667974 or mthomas@thomassands.co.uk

Note: Places are limited and early booking is essential to secure your place at this event.