The Partners at GWP provide expert witness services, preparing and presenting evidence on geological, hydrological, hydrogeological, geotechnical, mining, and operational matters. We support litigation, planning inquiries, and contractual claims across the extractives industry, as well as housing, energy, and infrastructure developments.
The Practice has acted for solicitors, mineral operators and owners, mineral planning authorities, homeowners, developers, community groups and others impacted by planned past or ongoing developments.
Expertise and Applications
- Appraisal of documentation and technical literature
- Advice on the technical strengths and weaknesses of the case
- Site investigations, analyses, modelling and interpretation of data
- Preparation of experts' reports and proofs of evidence
- Liaison with lawyers and conferences with counsel
- Appearance at Planning Inquiries, courts, arbitration hearings, contractual negotiations and public meetings
GWP Experts
Clive Carpenter
Partner, Head of Water Resources and Chief Hydrogeologist
John Sutton
Partner, Water Resources, Hydrology & Climate Resilience
Dr. David Jameson
Partner, Head of Earth Resources and Principal Engineering Geologist