I am a leader specialising in valuation, rating, compulsory purchase and dispute resolution as an arbitrator, independent expert, and expert witness. I have extensive experience in the minerals, waste management, rail and port property sectors. I am also a skilled expert witness and have presented successful evidence at Lands Tribunal.
I have experience in valuing numerous quarries, mineral reserves and waste management facilities in the UK, Europe and America. I have also provided advice to multinational companies and SME’s to minimise their business rates liabilities.
Key projects
- Arbitration – I was appointed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to resolve a dispute regarding the correct interpretation of certain lease terms and accounts information. I held a week’s oral hearing before making an award regarding the circa £10M rent review dispute.
- Compulsory Purchase – I negotiated compensation for a railhead and related facilities that were compulsorily acquired. I agreed a deferred acquisition date and enhanced business interruption payments including the cost of temporary plant and a new permanent replacement facility.
- Lands Tribunal – I presented successful expert witness evidence regarding the appropriate level of compensation due for minerals sterilised by powerlines.
- Single Joint Expert – I determined the value of port-related facilities and river access rights.
- County Court – I presented successful expert witness evidence regarding various prosecutions.
- Negotiation – My experience of judicial proceedings and the favourable presentation of evidence enabled me to settle a multimillion-pound compensation claim regarding development land sterilised by powerlines.
- Legal Advice – I have worked with valuer colleagues to provide a complete and cost-effective expert witness and arbitration management service.
