Litigation & Arbitration

When property valuations are disputed or form part of legal proceedings, you need a valuer who can prepare evidence that stands up to rigorous cross-examination. Our senior valuers have extensive experience providing expert witness testimony in the High Court, District Court, Environment Court, and before arbitrators and mediators.

Our Process

• Initial consultation with legal counsel to understand the issues
• Review of relevant documentation and evidence
• Independent valuation assessment
• Preparation of expert witness brief of evidence
• Conference with opposing experts (if required)
• Attendance at hearing to give evidence

What We Value

• Relationship property disputes
• Estate and succession matters
• Compulsory acquisition and Public Works Act claims
• Lease renewal rent reviews
• Insurance disputes
• Rating objections and appeals
• Resource consent and planning matters
• Construction and defect disputes