Extensive experience when you need it most.
A common claim between parties to construction and infrastructure projects is the recovery of an extension of time and/or compensation for the additional time spent and the resources used to complete the project whether due to delay or disruption. Where those claims cannot be resolved pursuant to non-adversarial contractual mechanisms, arbitration or litigation may be necessary.
Arbitrating or litigating time related claims typically requires an expert (a specialist in the subject) to give opinion evidence in the proceeding. King Planning is a leading provider of expert witness opinion evidence in this area.
Our experts are suitably qualified through years of experience in various construction related industries. You can be confident that our experts will provide independent and reliable advice and opinion evidence.
King Planning’s experts have given written and/or oral evidence in various arbitrations and Court proceedings, both domestically and abroad. Our evidence has been preferred and accepted by numerous arbitral tribunals and judges.
We have provided our expert witness services to a broad range of clients, from leading multinational contractors, subcontractors and project owners to local builders, engineers and government bodies. We are regularly instructed by major Australian and international law firms and inhouse legal teams and our experts have worked closely alongside prominent barristers from numerous countries.
With inhouse legal experience, King Planning’s involvement in the legal process and our interaction with instructing legal professionals is well informed. We have extensive knowledge of arbitral and Court based legal processes and an understanding of the legal principles that apply to the acceptance of expert evidence.
King Planning’s services include:
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Independent and impartial advice and evidence (both written and oral), whether in prosecution or defence of claims
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Detailed forensic analysis of all project documentation and evidence
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The application of established methodologies that have regard to evidential requirements and procedural fairness
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Reports which convey complex technical issues in a clear and easily understood manner for those outside our profession
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A dedicated team of experienced professionals
- If you are attempting to resolve time related claims without commencing formal legal proceedings, King Planning can also assist. Please see our Forensic Analysis & Dispute Advice page here.