Independent Expert Evidence
Estimated arrival time: Flexible (1-2 weeks+)
Description
MPD Building Consultants delivers objective, court-admissible independent expert evidence for building and construction disputes throughout New South Wales. Led by licensed builder Mathew Dale, the practice accepts appointments as a party-appointed expert, single joint expert, or court-appointed expert in proceedings before NCAT, Local, District, and Supreme Courts of NSW, as well as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The service provides comprehensive litigation support tailored strictly to jurisdictional frameworks, including Schedule 7 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW), NCAT Procedural Direction 3, and the Harmonised Expert Witness Code of Conduct. Independent site assessments and responsive brief reviews are conducted with an overriding duty to the court, ensuring unbiased expert opinions formed strictly on objective evidence. Services encompass the drafting of code-compliant expert witness reports, preliminary merits opinions, responsive and supplementary reports, and Scott or Loulach schedules. Additionally, representation includes attendance at expert conclaves, joint report drafting with opposing experts, and delivery of oral evidence during court hearings, cross-examination, and concurrent evidence sessions.
Service coverage
- residential building structures
- commercial building elements
- masonry and structural assemblies
- completed and incomplete building work
