Expert Witness

Through our regional office network, we are able to provide expert advice across the length & breadth of the UK. Our key staff has over 200 years of agricultural experience within the team.

The assessment of liability and quantum, or the appearance as an expert witness in an agricultural context requires a sound understanding of the financial and technical aspects of agriculture.

We have unparalleled experience in farming matters allowing us to investigate cases thoroughly and diplomatically, whilst fulfilling the requirements of the client, solicitor or barrister.

Our reputation is built on a clear understanding of the legal profession's needs from its experts to provide objective, clear, accurate, and robust advice.

Working closely with the legal profession, insurance companies and loss adjusters we are frequently asked to prepare objective reports or to act as expert witnesses.

• Litigation
• Mediation
• Rent arbitration
• Planning enquiries
• ADHAC & land tribunals
• Unfair dismissal hearings
• Environmental audits

We are frequently asked to address either or both areas of claim, using our solid expertise of practice within the industry and our knowledge of physical and financial performance to be expected.

Typically claims may cover:

• Product liability claims
• 3rd Party claims
• Personal injury claims
• Professional negligence
• Family Disputes

Our reputation is built on a clear understanding of the legal and insurance profession's needs to ensure a swift and successful settlement.

Recent examples of claims settled include:

• assessment of liability and consequential loss due to spray damage on a high value seed potato crop
• personal injury settlement for a farmer involved in a road traffic accident
• assessment of consequential, and current loss due to supply of inadequate quality teat dip to a dairy herd
• consideration of loss sustained to a crisping factory following a supply of poor quality potatoes
• quantification of loss within a tenancy dispute
• assessment of liability & quantum in a dispute between a dairy farmer and his dairy equipment supplier
• quantification of loss following road traffic accident involving a herd of dairy cows
• Court appointed receiver for break up of a large farming business in the South East