Expert Witness - Preparing reports under CPR Part 35 concerning boundary disputes, building disputes, party wall matters, professional negligence, Landlord and Tenant matters and building defects. Acting as single joint and party appointed expert witness, including numerous appearances in the county court and Landlord and Tenant Tribunals as Expert Witness. Boundary Disputes - Extensive experience undertaking boundary surveys and preparing reports for court. Professional Negligence Matters - I have experience of carrying out building surveys and Homebuyer surveys on a wide...

David is part of the architects' practice Purcell, who have offices around the UK, thus providing a local presence. His direct email is given above. • Practised since 1973 • Special expertise with historic buildings • How architects work and the standards expected of them • How buildings are procured, designed and constructed • How contractors work and the standards expected of them • Investigating defects, identifying causes and responsibility • Building contracts, standard forms, use and interpretation

Experience appearing before planning inquiries and hearings, with a good track record of successful outcomes. Able to supply and prepare Proofs of Evidence, Statements of Common Ground and Rebuttal Proofs of Evidence. Advice encompasses: i. National Planning Policy Framework, guidance and development planning policies ii. Planning appeals/Local Plan examinations iii. Listed buildings and conservation areas iv. Development management/control v. Compulsory purchase/Lands Tribunal vi. Judicial review of planning decisions

David is part of the architects' practice Purcell, who have offices around the UK, thus providing a local presence. His direct email is given above. • Practised since 1973 • Special expertise with historic buildings • How architects work and the standards expected of them • How buildings are procured, designed and constructed • How contractors work and the standards expected of them • Investigating defects, identifying causes and responsibility • Building contracts, standard forms, use and interpretation

Land use and development planning • All aspects of town planning, including national and local planning policy • Planning and related legislation • National planning practice guidance • Local planning policy • Listed buildings and conservation areas • Development management/control • Case examples include numerous planning appeal inquiries • Contractual disputes • Casino licensing hearings and appeals • Compulsory purchase/Lands Tribunal • Judicial review of planning decisions • Injunctions, etc.

Experience of giving evidence under cross-examination both as a party expert and a single joint expert • Able to accept instructions on: • Professional negligence by architects & building surveyors • Building conservation & listed buildings • Building contract disputes • Failures of contract administration • Programming & time disputes • Design, architectural & construction defects • Building design • Claims for professional fees • Construction professional indemnity claims • Accredited Adjudicator • Charte

David is part of the architects' practice Purcell, who have offices around the UK, thus providing a local presence. His direct email is given above. • Practised since 1973 • Special expertise with historic buildings • How architects work and the standards expected of them • How buildings are procured, designed and constructed • How contractors work and the standards expected of them • Investigating defects, identifying causes and responsibility • Building contracts, standard forms, use and interpretation

David is part of the architects' practice Purcell, who have offices around the UK, thus providing a local presence. His direct email is given above. • Practised since 1973 • Special expertise with historic buildings • How architects work and the standards expected of them • How buildings are procured, designed and constructed • How contractors work and the standards expected of them • Investigating defects, identifying causes and responsibility • Building contracts, standard forms, use and interpretation