Expert Witness
Legal action is sometimes unavoidable. When disputes occur, Jensen Hughes can assist by providing expert advice and evidence in court proceedings.
Offering Specialist Insight + Clarity on Complex Issues
Our experts have prepared many litigation compliant reports on buildings and the approvals process for several jurisdictions, including District, Supreme and Land courts in Australia and New Zealand. We have vast experience in expert conferencing or conclaves, joint inspections and mediation.
The Expert Witness Process
The expert witness process ensures that qualified professionals address complex technical issues, contributing to fair and informed legal outcomes. Below is a simplified process of the role we play in this:
- Evidence – Applicant: An expert report will be prepared based on inspections, document assessments, and review of legislation, BCA, and standards.
- Evidence – Respondent: The respondent will review the expert report and respond by preparing a reply report.
- Mediation: A joint expert conference or conclave and mediation will be conducted to determine a potential settlement.
- Court Hearing: If no settlement is reached, court attendance which involves cross-examination will occur.
Comprehensive Expert Witness Support
In many scenarios, enlisting the support of an expert witness is crucial to navigating complex legal or technical issues. At Jensen Hughes, we bring a wealth of experience and specialised knowledge to a wide range of cases including but not limited to:
- Building defects, including issues related to cladding
- Disputes involving commercial leases
- Claims of negligence in construction or property management
- Compliance with fire orders and safety regulations
- Assessments of fire damaged buildings and remediation strategies
- Development applications requiring expert guidance
- Cases involving unauthorised building work
- Development control orders and ensuring regulatory compliance
Our Expert Witness Experience
At Jensen Hughes, we specialise in providing expert witness services, delivering clear and expert insight on even the most complex issues. Our role is to assist the court in making informed decisions through objective and reliable evidence. With over 20 years of experience in expert witness cases, we offer thorough assessments and detailed reports that stand up to scrutiny. Our dedicated team in Australia and New Zealand is committed to upholding industry standards and advancing legal precedents, offering precise and dependable advice across a wide range of construction-related disputes.
MEET OUR EXPERTS
Stuart Boyce
Senior Vice President, Pacific Region
Stuart Boyce
Senior Vice President, Pacific Region
Masters of Fire Safety Engineering, Graduate Diploma, Building Surveying and Assessment, Associate Diploma, Applied Science, Health and Building Surveying, Registered Certifier, NSW Department Fair Trading, No BDC 0044, Fire Safety Assessment Accredited Practitioner, FPAS - No F004414A, Registered Building Practitioner, Certificate IV, Member, Australian Institute of Building Surveyors, Member, Health and Building Surveyors Association, Associate Member (No 442), Association of Consultants in Access Australia
Raymond Qiu
Operations Manager, New Zealand
Raymond Qiu
Operations Manager, New Zealand
Master of Engineering, Fire Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil Engineering, Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
Daryn Glasgow
Director / Operations Lead, New Zealand
Daryn Glasgow
Director / Operations Lead, New Zealand
ME, Fire Engineering, BE (Hons), Mechanical Engineering, CPEng: New Zealand, International Professional Engineer (IntPE), Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) Membership Qualification, UK, Structural and Rescue Firefighting (NZQA), Former Executive Director and Member, The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), Former President and Member, Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), New Zealand Chapter, Chartered Member, Engineering New Zealand
