MacAllan Associates

Dispute resolution and Expert Witness reports

The role of the expert witness is central to litigation, arbitration and virtually any form of dispute resolution, especially in construction, property and other areas of practice with a high technical content.

Stephen MacAllan's skills as an expert witness are based on experience, thorough research, extensive preparation and regular training and skills updates to maintain levels of knowledge in his specialist fields.

Initially, we assist lawyers in investigating the facts and issues and to identify strengths and weaknesses of a case. We assist in assessing technical merit of initiating legal proceedings through to full report writing and onto Court appearances as an expert witness, including a High Court. We also undertake technical reports for submission to arbitration proceedings.
When negotiation is unsuccessful or inappropriate, we believe in fighting extremely hard, but fair. However, we retain a practical and commercial approach. We actively encourage mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution, wherever practical, rather than go to law. Although mediation is private, informal and flexible, it is non binding (until a signed agreement is reached).

Stephen MacAllan has acted as mediator, single joint expert, expert witness and given expert determinations in matters within his specialist fields. He has given oral evidence in County Courts.