Expert Witness & Adjudication (NSW SOPA)
When commercial issues escalate, clear and credible expert input becomes critical. We provide expert witness services and adjudication support focused on precision, independence, and defensibility. Our work supports parties in articulating complex quantum and contractual issues in a manner that withstands scrutiny across adjudication, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
Credible, Independent Expert Evidence
We provide independent expert advice and reporting across a range of construction disputes. Our approach is grounded in contract, contemporaneous records, and transparent methodology. We understand what tribunals, adjudicators, and courts expect: clarity of reasoning, independence of opinion, and evidence that can be tested and relied upon.
Quantum Expert Evidence
Independent assessment of loss and expense, variation valuations, and damages calculations, supported by forensic analysis and clear methodology.
Delay & Disruption Analysis
Integration of delay and disruption analysis with quantum assessment, supported by programme information and specialist planning input where required.
Contract Interpretation
Expert opinion on contractual entitlements, payment mechanisms, and the commercial intent of disputed provisions, informed by industry practice and project context.
Joint Expert Conferences
Preparation for and participation in expert conclaves, including narrowing of issues and development of clear joint statements where appropriate.
Security of Payment Strategy & Support
We are frequently engaged by contractors and subcontractors directly to assist with payment claims and payment schedules, often with the objective of avoiding adjudication through properly structured claims and robust substantiation. Early involvement is critical to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and to minimise unnecessary escalation.
Payment Claim Preparation
Strategic preparation of payment claims in accordance with Security of Payment legislation, supported by clear substantiation and contemporaneous records to strengthen entitlement and reduce dispute risk.
Payment Schedule Responses
Preparation of comprehensive payment schedules for respondents, identifying deficiencies, managing exposure, and protecting positions in the event of adjudication.
Adjudication Applications
Support for adjudication applications where escalation is unavoidable, including quantum substantiation, contractual analysis, and coordination with delay and expert inputs.
Adjudication Responses
Preparation of detailed adjudication responses addressing each claimed head of entitlement, supported by records, analysis, and expert input as required.
A Resource for Counsel
We work alongside solicitors and barristers to support dispute strategy with robust commercial and quantum analysis. Our role is to assist legal teams by clarifying issues, strengthening evidence, and coordinating expert inputs where required, ensuring alignment with the broader case strategy.
- Early case assessment and quantum scoping to inform dispute strategy
- Preparation of expert reports aligned with procedural rules and practice directions
- Review and critique of opposing expert evidence
- Assistance with discovery and information requests on quantum issues
- Coordination with specialist experts where oral testimony or additional expertise is required
- Ongoing support through hearings and post-determination analysis as required
Where We Add Value
Our expert witness and adjudication services are engaged across the full spectrum of construction disputes, from early commercial intervention through to formal determination. We focus on providing practical, defensible support that assists parties in understanding risk, exposure, and resolution pathways.
Arbitration & Litigation
Expert quantum and commercial evidence to support domestic and international arbitrations, court proceedings, and specialist construction lists.
SOPA Adjudications
End-to-end strategic support for claimants and respondents under Security of Payment legislation across Australian jurisdictions.
Mediation Support
Pre-mediation quantum analysis, settlement range assessment, and support during commercial negotiations to facilitate resolution.
Early Neutral Evaluation
Independent assessment of quantum and exposure to assist parties in understanding risk and informing settlement decisions.
Ready to Discuss an Instruction?
Whether you require early expert input to avoid escalation or formal support for an adjudication or dispute, we are ready to assist. Contact us to discuss your requirements and how we can support your matter.
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