Much of the work undertaken by P Wilson & Company involves the resolution of problems relating to land and property; indeed we like to think of ourselves as problem solvers for our clients. However, when negotiation fails to achieve a satisfactory resolution or the opportunity to negotiate does not arise, disputes may result in referrals to Arbitrators, Independent Experts, Tribunals, Inspectors or the Courts, in which P Wilson & Company has extensive experience.

Arbitrator and Independent Expert Appointments

We have Partners who are able to accept appointments to act as Arbitrator or Independent Expert in areas of relevant expertise. Paul Wilson is an experienced Arbitrator specialising in agricultural holdings law and was appointed to the Lord Chancellor's Panel of Agricultural Arbitrators in 1990.

Case Presentation and Management

We are able to present clients' cases at Arbitrations, Public Inquiries, Tribunal Hearings and the like.

In cases where expert witness evidence or a legal opinion may be required, we can provide an appropriate case management service. As Chartered Surveyors, we are able to obtain legal opinions from Barristers, on matters within our professional competence, under the Bar Council's Direct Professional Access to Barristers scheme. We have good contacts and relationships with a number of Barristers' Chambers specialising in property, planning and environmental law and with related professional firms.

Expert Witness Appointments

In areas of professional competence, our Partners receive instructions to provide Expert Witness evidence before the Courts and at Planning Hearings, Public Inquiries and the like.

In undertaking the role and duties of an Expert Witness, we are familiar with the requirements of Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules and, as Chartered Surveyors, we follow the RICS Practice Statement and Guidance 'Surveyors Acting as Expert Witnesses'.