I am competent to accept instructions in all aspects of UK motor insurance issues. I have extensive experience in motor delegated authority business. Please note I am not qualified to give vehicle valuations.

My area of expertise includes: • Vehicle inspections and valuations • Salvage categorisations • Diminution in market value • Locus reports • Comparison reports • Post-repair inspections and reports relating to the rejection of motor vehicles • Repair assessment in defective goods cases • Mechanical and bodywork vehicle defects • Motor engineering I also have a specialist interest in rare, classic, sports, light and heavy goods and imported vehicles. Also engineer report reviews to assist a barrister with cross-examination.

Valuation of plant & machinery for: • Insurance purposes • Open market values • Experience in: • Machine tools • Contractors plant • Brewery industry • Printing • Textiles • Motor vehicles

In June 2024, GBRW merged its expert practice with Martello Expert Services. Martello was founded in 2019 by James Garvey and Richard Moore as part of Blackrock Expert Services (now Kroll). In 2020, they led a management buy-out to ensure the company remained independent. Prior to the merger, GBRW Expert Witness had a 15-year track record of providing expert support in the form of expert reports and/or advice in disputes involving banking, investment management, insurance, commodities, derivatives and related areas. The combined group has carried out over 850 engagement...

Policy Interpretation • Analysing and interpreting the terms and conditions of insurance policies. • Determining the scope of coverage and exclusions within a policy. Claims Handling • Assessing the reasonableness of claim denials or approvals. • Evaluating the claims management process, including the adequacy of documentation and adherence to industry standards. Underwriting Practices • Providing insights into underwriting processes and criteria used by insurance companies.