Services
Expert Witness Services
Providing expert witness services to clients across the UK and internationally
Somerset Consult offer specialist expert support services in Litigation, Arbitration, Adjudication, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Expert Determination.
Browse below for our core disciplines.
Expert Quantum
Somerset Consult act as Quantum Experts
Somerset Consult have been appointed on a wide range of appointments, including high profile infrastructure projects, mechanical & electrical, commercial and residential construction and development disputes in the UK and Internationally. Our Quantum Experts are Chartered Quantity Surveyors, highly experienced and are able to quickly analyse data and contractual issues in the following sectors:
Land Compensation Claims
Somerset Consult have acted for many clients, both UK and internationally
Somerset Consult have been appointed on numerous high value compensation claims before the Land Tribunal.
Our Experts, Chartered Quantity Surveyors, are highly experienced in Land Tribunal cases and procedures, and are able to provide independent assessments for:
Professional Negligence Claims
Somerset Consult acts for clients in Professional Negligence claims
Somerset Consult have been appointed to provide an independent opinion in respect of claims against Professional Consultants for negligence/breach of contract, this being for the following disciplines:
Dispute Resolution
Providing dispute resolution services to clients across the UK and internationally.
Whilst the overriding objective with any dispute is success, we will consider the risk, cost and time requirements for each appointment and review this with our clients to ensure a pragmatic and proportionate approach.
Our team are highly knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of Dispute Resolution, whether in adjudication, litigation or arbitration, or through mediation or negotiation.
As Quantum Experts, we have experience and knowledge in a wide range of complex disputes, working closely with private and commercial clients.
Our Dispute Resolution Services include:
Construction Claims
Somerset Consult provides construction claims services to their clients across the UK
In a construction environment, claims over time and money are almost inevitable. Whilst every contractor will endeavour to deliver projects punctually and within budget, delays and cost increases usually occur for a variety of reasons.
Each member of the team at Somerset Consult are experienced and knowledgeable in all areas of Construction Claims. We have been appointed on a number of Construction Claims, ranging from smaller scale claims to multi-million pound disputes.
Our Construction Claims Services include:
Contractual Advice
Somerset Consult act as Contractual Advice Experts
Somerset Consult are able to offer practical support from tender stage and throughout the construction phase, including the close out of the Project.
Our contractual advice enables our clients to understand any onerous obligations and the associated risks.
Based on our advice, our clients have a clearer understanding of:
Dispute Avoidance
Somerset Consult have acted for many clients, both UK and internationally
Somerset Consult can provide support in dispute management and can offer support services to provide:
Insurance Claims
Supporting the Insured and Insurers
Somerset Consult support the insured and insurers, as well as acting in subrogation claims by quantifying the actual loss suffered.
We are frequently appointed in defence of claims and work with insurers and loss adjusters to mitigate losses and assist in mediated settlements.