Expert Witness

Do you need help from a tree expert to solve your tree conflicts? From planning inquiries to civil and criminal cases involving trees, Cheshire Woodlands has the expertise to present evidence on a full range of tree related matters

Trees can be sources of conflict, occasionally leading to arbitration or litigation and in our experience, legal cases involving trees are on the increase.  We offer a comprehensive expert witness service, employing qualified andexperienced consultants to represent clients’ interests in all aspects of arboriculture, from the initial instruction and case assessment, through to completion.

Our tree experts are fully conversant with the requirements of the Civil Procedure Rules and the professional, ethical and procedural duties placed on the expert and we pride ourselves both on the quality of our written proofs and statements and the calibre of our oral evidence.  We place great emphasis on training and continuing professional development and you can be confident that our consultants’ opinions will be informed by current legislative provisions, guidance, research and legal precedents.

We have a long history of presenting written and oral evidence to tribunals, hearings, inquiries and in the civil and criminal courts, both as independent and single joint expert witnesses in the following areas:

• Tree failure risk assessment
• All aspects of planning
• Neighbour/boundary disputes
• Subsidence litigation
• Tree valuation
• Tree related personal injury claims

Contact us using the form below to discuss your project and our team will provide you with a tailored quote to suit your individual requirements.