After training as a marine engineer, I pursued a career in heat and mass transfer until establishing my own consulting firm. I was first retained by the Department of Energy, then by the DTI Design Advisory Service and the Production Engineering Research Association. I have since undertaken 46 plant design and build projects alongside 53 process consultancies, and completed 17 expert witness instructions. My CEng registration was predicated by the design and engineering of major projects for Alcan Aluminium,...

With extensive knowledge and expertise spanning more than 25 years in UK asbestos regulations, approved codes of practice and guidance notes, I bring a wealth of experience to serve as an expert witness in asbestos-related disputes. I have acted as an expert witness in many cases and have brought knowledge which has seen my clients achieve a positive outcome. My areas of competence include all aspects of asbestos surveying, asbestos removal and remediation, focusing on identifying omissions, breaches, poor...

Expert witness and forensic investigation services relating to measurement and analysis of noise- and vibration-related incidents and disputes • Areas of expertise include noise-induced hearing loss, hand-arm and whole-body vibration exposure, planning disputes, noise nuisance and building regulations, and specifications compliance for commercial and residential developments, including noise impact assessments • Assessment of noise under Control of Noise at Work Regulations and implementation of hearing conservation...

Soil mechanics • Foundation engineering • Mineral stability • Contaminated land • Slope instabilities • Conditions of contract • Development constraints

Railway noise • Railway vibration • Environmental noise • Planning & noise • Environmental vibration • Planning & vibration • Building vibration • Building acoustics • Sound in buildings • Sound insulation • Environmental impact assessment • Entertainments noise • Entertainments licensing • Industrial noise • Noise nuisance • Vibration nuisance • Construction noise • Construction vibration

I have worked in an expert witness practice since the mid-1990s, initially on a part-time basis, in the area of noise and vibration, with a focus on occupational injuries such as NIHL, tinnitus, RSI, VWF and CTS. This involved site inspections, testing, computational analysis and report preparation. In 2016, the practice became a limited company and I became a full-time Director and Principal Consultant. I have since provided the courts with over 300 single joint expert witness reports, mainly in NIHL cases.

Valuation of mineral projects • Mining geology • Mineral economics • Mineral evaluation • Platinum group element exploration & production • Gold exploration & production • Mining feasibility • Technical & financial appraisal of mining projects • Mining finance • Environmental impact of mining • Valuation of mineral projects • Extractive industry finance • Coal projects • Mining methods • Extractive metallurgy • Mineral reserves & resources • Base metal projects • Metals & energy project appraisal & finance • Financial services • Mining & petroleum...

Provision of expert witness services in areas such as: • Waste management and treatment • Landfill sites • Environmental and health effects of waste management facilities and contaminated land • Assessment of risks from contaminated land, including risks to water and to human health

Environmental noise impact assessment • Measurement of noise & vibration • Sound insulation • Road traffic noise • Railway noise • Noise, nuisance • Industrial noise • Noise, planning • Building acoustics • Recreation noise

• Over 30 years' experience in metals, with focus on steel and ferrous sector: market, technical, operational, commercial • Substantial experience working with other experts, instructing law firms, counsel and clients with a collaborative style whilst maintaining independence • Involved in resolution of many complex international disputes. Written many expert reports for dispute resolution and arbitrations. Complied with IBA Rules 2020. Mainly civil work with some criminal, defence sector and mediation experience....

Mine/Exploration Geologist • Safe carriage of bulk mineral cargoes • Valuation of mining and mineral properties Key areas of expertise Mining • Leaching • Smelting • Refining • Market analysis • Risk assessment for insurance purposes

Holder of the Cardiff University and Bond Solon Civil Expert Certificate and with over 25 years' direct asbestos industry experience managing the risk of asbestos in buildings and brownfield sites, Matthew offers expert witness and opinion on all asbestos regulatory compliance, remediation and management, including: • Remedial disputes and removal standards • Survey quality and practice • Analytical quality and practice • Occupational exposure • Compliance • Testing - HSE enforcement/actions

Grant has acted as Expert Witness on projects requiring rigour and expertise in contaminated land, geotechnical engineering and hydrogeology. He has 35 years’ post-graduate experience in engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, contaminated land, hydrogeology and remediation. He has an excellent reputation within his field which stems from his innate ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, technically complex matters in terms that his audience understands.

Acoustics, noise & vibration consultant • Environmental noise & planning relating to commercial, industrial & residential development • Planning inquiries • Licensing hearings & appeals • Environmental Protection Act hearings & noise nuisance assessments • Road & rail transportation noise • Leisure & entertainment noise • Sound insulation of buildings • Vibration • Gym due diligence & solution diagnostics • Hearing loss claims

Monitoring, assessment and control of: • Industrial noise & vibration • Noise-induced hearing loss • Vibration white finger

Over 35 years' experience in mineral resource assessment, geotechnical engineering, planning and design aspects of surface minerals, landfill and civil engineering developments involving: • Experience of preparing and presenting expert evidence at public inquiry and in court • Mineral resource evaluations and due diligence studies • Detailed geotechnical studies including geotechnical appraisals and assessments consistent with the requirements of the Quarries Regulations 1999 • Geotechnical design and risk assessment...

Environmental acoustics specialist also with extensive expertise in architectural acoustics. Specific expertise in the following areas: • Acoustics-related development planning issues • Environmental noise and vibration monitoring and assessment • Acoustic design of buildings Project-specific experience includes: • Residential, commercial and mixed-use development • Industry, infrastructure and mineral extraction • Healthcare, education and religious buildings • Leisure and entertainment venues

Experienced consultant and expert witness in quarrying, open pit mining, geotechnical engineering (both mining and civil engineering), health and safety in quarries and mines • Chartered Mining Engineer, Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner, former Chartered Geologist • Extensive experience in consulting, contracting and managing mining and quarrying operations in both technical and production capacities • Works extensively in the UK, Europe and Africa • Expert evidence given in mineral extraction, slope stability...

Technical: • Petroleum products, including treatment design & development • Energy conservation & management • Environment • Oil & gas processing • Pipelines • Metal cutting • Metal forming • Mineral oil extraction • Gas supply & control • Pharmaceutical products • Process plant • Pressure vessels • Food & drink processing machinery • Chemical industry machinery • Welding • Functional: • Consultancy services • Process engineering & contracting • Quality control • Assurance & inspection ISO 9001/2 • Project management • Purchasing & procurement • Contracting •...

Expert advice can be given in all aspects of asbestos in the field of occupational hygiene, including historic exposure assessment, rent arbitrations or litigations resulting from irreversible damage to belongings & /or property

Materials analysis • Microanalysis using energy & wavelength dispersive X-ray analysis & interpretation of analysis results in engineering failures or materials characterisation • Scanning electron microscopy • Fractography • Hydrogen embrittlement of fasteners • Copper pipe failures • Fastener failures • Fuse failures • Metallic packaging failures (including beverage cans) • Pitting corrosion & preferential corrosion in water supply systems • Particle analysis & wear debris analysis • Electrical equipment failures associated...

EC-registered Analytical Chemist (until register closed March 2014) • EC-registered eligibility as Qualified Person in the pharmaceutical industry • Senior Lecturer in Forensic Analytical Science & Programme Leader for Undergraduate Biological Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University • Former member of several MAFF, EC, BSI & ISO committees & working parties • Author of both refereed papers & other articles • Microbiological & chemical consultancy, testing & writing, including chemistry, chemicals, microbiology,...

Soil mechanics • Foundation engineering • Mineral stability • Slope instabilities • Conditions of contract • Development constraints • Offshore foundations

Civil (Family Division & Dispute Resolution) Expert Witness work in Fine Jewellery, Watches, Precious Stone & Diamonds Assisted Schroeder's and their sister company Cazenove Capital with an article entitled 'Precious Stones can add Sparkle to your Portfolio'. https://www.schroders.com/cs/us/wealth-management/insights/talking-points/precious-stones-can-add-sparkle-to-your-portfolio/ Interviewed for the podcast 'Eye of The Beholder' https://open.spotify.com/show/1PrRK4DrtTKr4Wo47J2muq