'Between 2015 and 2019 Richard was an expert witness instructed by Brodies in a £12M dispute concerning a social housing development which was demolished some years after it was built due to the presence of high levels of carbon dioxide.

Richard provided an expert opinion for the information of the Court, Brodies’ clients, Queen's Counsel and the senior legal team both diligently and professionally. He also provided expert input on technical matters around site investigation, gas monitoring, risk assessment and reporting. His reports were lodged with the court and relied on by the legal team in support of the best available defence. The circumstances of the case may prove to be nationally significant and influence the way future developments are assessed and regulated.

Thanks for all the input and support.'

Brodies, Edinburgh.

‘After a rigorous pre-selection, Richard's team was procured as one of a small group of approved panel suppliers of ground reports for new supermarkets throughout the UK (for Asda's national procurement framework).

Covering contaminated land, geotechnical risk and mining, his reports enabled us to make important investment and design decisions rapidly and with a high degree of confidence.

Thanks for providing a great service!’

DAVID SIBBITT

ASDA HEAD OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (2005-2015)

When Bower Mapson Homes set out to build a 106-plot residential development on a derelict industrial site - Buttercross Works Witney - we employed Richard’s team to lead the contaminated land and geotechnical investigations and manage its remediation. His team brought the site up to a ‘suitable for use’ residential standard; generated recycled aggregate out of demolition material and obtained sign-off from regulators.

Thanks for providing a professional and diligent service!

Peter Mapson

Director - Bower Mapson Homes