If you are unfortunate enough to have a contract go wrong, we can assist in a number of ways.

expert appraisal
We can carry out a review of the project or contract which may then act as the basis for further negotiation.

expert determination
We can provide a binding decision on the matter in dispute. This requires agreement by both parties to the dispute. If the matters to be decided are largely technical, this can be a very cost-effective procedure, as it avoids litigation.

expert witness report
We can provide various services in support of litigation. "Expert witness reports" and similar services can be provided only if ordered by the Court. They will generally be arranged via a solicitor.

We have provided a number of written expert's reports in support of litigation. This work is, in essence, governed by the recent Civil Procedure Rules. Our aim is to provide a report which clearly addresses those matters which are to be addressed, and which is written in non-technical language so far as possible.

Examples of some of the reports we have written are:

For Mace & Jones of Liverpool, I answered a number of questions concerning a motor trader and a firm who had supplied a computer system to manage his business information. The report examined whether the supplier appeared to have done what he contracted to do. The report considered the cost consequences of various lines of action, and considered whether there seemed likely to be any copyright problems.
For Browne Jacobson of Nottingham, I reported on software copyright for a case in which the client's software was being copied without permission.
For Humphreys & Co of Bristol, I produced a report on how to approach the task of analysing whether the software supplied to the client had been of merchantable quality.
For All Saints' Chambers Bristol, I examined a software program to assess whether the problems being encountered with it were due to the software or to its users.
For Ben Williams & McColl, I reported on the suitability of a software program to meet the needs of independent financial advisors.
For Olswang, I reported on the compliance of delivered software with the contractual specification. The software was training software developed for display with a web browser.
For Leigh Day, I reported on whether a quality management system (developed for a software writer) had been developed adequately to meet the requirements of ISO 9001.
For MF&BH and asb law, acted as SJE and reported on whether delivered software was fit for its purpose.
For Gittins McDonald and Lamb & Holmes, acted as SJE and reported on whether delivered web site and software was fit for its purpose.

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