Expert Witness Journal Issue 63 October 2025 - Flipbook - Page 74
The Court of Appeal preserved the bargain this time
- but that won’t always be the case. The line between
commercial flexibility and legal uncertainty is thin and
context dependent. Ultimately, the KSY decision
underscores that while flexibility in pricing can be
commercially valuable, clarity in drafting is what
ensures enforceability - so make sure your contracts
speak as clearly as your intentions. Ensuring clarity
also helps avoid a dispute arising in the first instance. While the contract was upheld in KSY, it was
a long (and no doubt costly) road to get there.
MR SAMEER SINGH
CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
MBBS, BSc, FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
Specialist interests
All aspects of Trauma (soft tissue and bone injuries), Upper Limb Disorders,
Whiplash Injuries. Medical Reporting - Personal injury, Medical Negligence,
Work related disorders and Repetitive Strain Expert.
Permission to appeal to the Supreme Court was
refused by the Court of Appeal.
Mr Singh delivers reports for both claimant and defendant solicitors producing
fair unbiased reports to assist the courts. Mr Singh provides legal training to
assist solicitors in trauma and orthopaedic related matters.
Mr Singh is an expert in personal injury and medical negligence and performs over 200
reports per year. Mr Singh is Chair for the British Orthopaedic Association Medico Legal
committee. Mr Singh is Bond Solon trained and MedCo registered and has undertaken
training for medical negligence and court room experience.
This information is for general information purposes
only and does not constitute legal advice. It is recommended that specific professional advice is sought before acting on any of the information given. Please
contact us for specific advice on your circumstances.
© Shoosmiths LLP 2025.
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MR PHIL WHITE
Technical Director, Chartered Waste Manager
BSc (Hons) MSc (Eng) MCIWM
Phil is a Chartered Waste Manager with over 30 years' experience in the environment sector, including over 25 years
in waste management regulation, policy and consultancy. Phil is an experienced expert witness in waste treatment
infrastructure commercial disputes & claims, and criminal and civil matters in the waste & resource management sector.
REGULATORY EXPERIENCE
Phil’s background is in waste regulation with over 8 years’ experience with the Environment Agency in waste policy,
operations, investigations and enforcement. Phil developed an in-depth working knowledge of waste legislation and
guidance, including as a lead officer in prosecutions for illegal deposit of waste and a complex 2-year investigation into
a nationally significant incident, permit breaches, and illegal operations at a hazardous waste treatment facility, resulting
in a successful prosecution. Phil also received formal cross examination and PACE training.
EXPERT WITNESS EXPERIENCE
Phil has been an expert witness since 2011, applying his regulatory experience with extensive waste technical and
commercial experience as a consultant. Phil’s clear and pragmatic interpretation of legislation and guidance has
supported several successful outcomes.
WASTE TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Phil is experienced in successfully leading consulting teams with a broad portfolio of advice covering
the life cycle of waste infrastructure projects. He is experienced in providing strategic and operational
advice, including waste treatment technology performance, selection, and options appraisals;
technical, commercial, and regulatory due diligence; regulatory compliance and permitting;
waste infrastructure procurement; and waste facility construction and operations monitoring.
Tel: +44 (0)117 930 6366 - Mobile: +44 (0)7990 713997
Email: phil.white@wsp.com - Website: wsp.com
WSP, Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street, Bristol, BS2 0HQ
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