Expert Witness Journal Issue 68 August 2026 - Flipbook - Page 3
Welcome to the
Expert Witness Journal
Hello and welcome to our August issue, the main focus of this issue is non-medical experts.
These areas of expertise cover a vast area of specialism including; construction work, building surveys, mechanical
engineering, environmental issues, AI, accountancy and many more.
Jamie Caul昀椀eld at Tudor Rose discusses the judgement in Santos Ltd v Fluor Australia Pty Ltd. This case provides
one of the clearest modern judicial statements on construction delay expert analysis.
The Museum of the Future is often described as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Austen Smith,
Architect Expert at Hawkins writes about a number of obstacles the building had to overcome, in particular the
design of the project-de昀椀ning façade
We also feature details of a signi昀椀cant judgment that was handed down featuring novel arguments relating to the
cladding and 昀椀re safety issues of a commercially leased high-rise hotel. Yaasica Hamilton-Haye and Mark Foxcroft
at Devonshires talk over the case.
Other articles include – Value Engineering – Is it Truly Valuable by David Waddle at Rimkus, Can you have capacity
for residence if you lack capacity for care? By Faria Jamali at Browne Jacobson, When the Specialists Mark Their Own
Homework by James Byrne and Giles Mooney KC at Deka Chambers and Neil Rudd at Crowe UK LLP explores the
practical realities of international and cross-border valuations, highlighting issues that solicitors should consider
when selecting, instructing and assessing expert valuation evidence.
Our next issue will be published in October 2026, and will be available for the Bond Solon Conference in November,
if you have a submission please email us.
Nigel Hector
Publisher
nigel@expertwitness.co.uk
Andrew Acquier, FRICS, FNAVA
CHARTERED ARTS SURVEYOR
Andrew Acquier FRICS, FNAVA has been working as an
independent valuer since 1982, specialising in fine art and
antiques. Instructions for probate, divorce settlement, tax/asset
and insurance valuations as well as expert witness work are
regularly received from solicitors and other professionals.
Andrew has many years experience of compiling reports for
litigious cases, several of which have necessitated a subsequent
court appearance as an expert witness to argue quantum.
Divorce valuations are a speciality, usually as Single Joint Expert.
He is an Associate Member of Resolution. Work is carried out
throughout the UK and abroad.
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