THE ROLE OF A DREDGING EXPERT WITNESS

In arbitration or court proceedings, the role of an expert witness is crucial, especially in a specialised field such as marine infrastructure and dredging. An effective dredging expert witness can significantly influence the outcome of a case by providing clear, unbiased and well-supported testimony. This article explores what makes an effective dredging expert witness, their duties to the tribunal, what to look for when selecting an expert, common mistakes made by experts and lessons from two notable expert witness cases.