Expert Witness
Independent, impartial expert evidence on groundwater and the water environment for planning appeals, inquiries, hearings and disputes.
H2Ogeo Ltd provides independent expert witness services in matters involving groundwater, hydrogeology and the water environment. Drawing on more than 20 years of professional hydrogeological experience, we provide clear, objective technical evidence to support planning appeals, public inquiries, hearings, enforcement matters and other disputes.
Our approach
Expert witness work begins with a focused review of the available technical evidence and the questions in dispute. H2Ogeo develops a clear understanding of the site’s geology, groundwater system, sensitive receptors and potential pathways, before assessing whether the opinions and conclusions presented by the parties are supported by reliable evidence. Complex hydrogeological issues are explained in a way that can be understood by inspectors, legal teams, decision-makers and non-technical stakeholders.
Services may include review of technical reports and proofs of evidence, preparation of expert reports and written representations, attendance at conferences with counsel, assistance with statements of common ground and the preparation and presentation of oral evidence. H2Ogeo can also advise project teams at an early stage, helping identify evidential weaknesses and the further work needed before a matter proceeds to appeal or hearing.
H2Ogeo understands that an expert’s overriding duty is to provide independent, impartial and evidence-based opinion. Our evidence is carefully reasoned, transparent about uncertainty and focused on the matters that are material to the decision. For clients, this provides a robust technical position, clearly communicated and capable of withstanding detailed scrutiny.
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