EXPERT WITNESS CAPABILITY STATEMENT

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1 EXPERT WITNESS CAPABILITY STATEMENT ADAS provides expert evidence to the legal profession in the civil and criminal courts and tribunals. Our aim is to provide robust expert evidence to assist with the early resolution of commercial disputes and civil claims and the successful outcome of criminal prosecutions/defence. We have over 100 experts, operating in 80 specialist areas with membership of over 30 professional bodies. We undertake both sole party and single joint expert instructions and act as expert advisers for the provision of cost effective pre-litigation advice. Our areas of expertise include: Agriculture Arable cropping Boundary disputes Engineering farm machinery Farm business management & valuations Farm livestock; dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, poultry & game birds welfare & management Grass/forage production, harvesting & storage Arboriculture Tree risk assessments, preservation orders & vegetation management Environment Ecological & Landscape Impact Assessments, Protected Species, Archaeology & Historic Landscape Equestrian Personal injury, health & safety, horse behavior & valuations Food Hygiene & safety including HACCP & microbiology of agricultural outputs including farm produce & bottled water Health & Safety Accidents at work, public liability, H&S management, risk assessments Horticulture Fruit, vegetables and ornamentals, cropping, management & valuations Soils & Land Drainage Agricultural Land Classifications, contaminated land, remediation & flood risk assessments Town & Country Planning Applications & Appeals (expert evidence) Waste Management Odour analysis, emissions assessments & waste regulations Our clients include: solicitors, loss adjusters, insurers and statutory authorities. Contact: Tel: or Tel:

2 AREAS OF EXPERTISE AGRICULTURE AGRONOMY David Harris BSc (Hons), MIAgM, FACTS Agriculture Consultant Works across a variety of farm enterprises, specialising in the cost effectiveness of diffuse pollution mitigation measures, climate change and water resource management. david.harris@adas.co.uk Stephen Watson BSc(Hons), BASIS, FACTS Agronomist Experienced arable consultant advising on arable crop husbandry, valuations and losses, fertiliser and pesticide use, Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, Basic Payment Scheme and Cross Compliance issues. stephen.watson@adas.co.uk AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENTS Phil Metcalfe BSc(Hons), MSc, MIAgrE, CEng, CEnv, FACTS, RPEC Chartered Engineer Experienced agricultural engineer for food and organic production, waste management and energy. Undertakes evaluation of engineering systems for production, post-harvest treatments, storage and recycling. phil.metcalfe@adas.co.uk Rob Edwards BSc, MSc, MIEMA Environmental Consultant Specialises in Environmental Impact Assessment and Air Quality Assessment. He has acted as expert witness at planning appeal for developer clients and has also been involved in coordinating the appeal process. rob.edwards@adas.co.uk AGRICULTURAL SOILS ANIMAL WELFARE (CATTLE) John Grylls BSc (Hons), MSc, MBSSS, MIPSS Chartered Scientist Experienced soil scientist, specialising in the chemical and physical properties of soils and organic manures. john.grylls@adas.co.uk Miriam Parker MBE Livestock Specialist Miriam provides specialist advice in the areas of animal production, handling, transport and slaughter with a particular emphasis on animal welfare and quality assurance and undertakes expert witness in relation to cattle behaviour and handling. c/o geoffrey.fairfoull@adas.co.uk

3 ANIMAL WELFARE (SHEEP) ANIMAL WELFARE (HORSES) Kate Phillips BSc(Hons) Livestock Consultant Specialist in ruminant (beef and sheep) production, husbandry and farm animal welfare and behaviour, including cattle and sheep nutrition, health, husbandry, management and livestock valuations. c/o Geoff Fairfoull BSc (Hons), Dip Eg S (Dublin) Equine Consultant Experienced equestrian expert and is frequently called upon to provide evidence in relation to horse riding accidents. Geoff has extensive experience of planning and public inquiry work. geoffrey.fairfoull@adas.co.uk ANIMAL WELFARE (PIGS) ARBORICULTURE (TREES) David Moorhouse BSc(Hons) Pig Specialist Expert in all areas of pig production including welfare, economics of production, nutrition, breeding/genetics, pig housing and environmental impact. david.moorhouse@adas.co.uk Ian Braddock BSc (Hons) Arboricultural Consultant Experienced in dealing with development led tree surveys and assessments linked with planning applications, tree preservation orders and trees within conservation areas, tree risk surveys, and utility vegetation surveys. ian.braddock@adas.co.uk ANIMAL WELFARE (POULTRY) ARCHAEOLOGY Jason Gittins Poultry Specialist Experienced consultant in poultry with knowledge of poultry meat and egg production systems, with particular emphasis on animal welfare, product quality and food safety, sustainability, environmental permitting and biosecurity. jason.gittins@adas.co.uk Dr Paula Lutescu-Jones PhD, MA, BA Archaeological Consultant Experienced in research-led Archaeological Fieldwork, Survey & Excavation, Project Management, Heritage Management, Community Archaeology and Public Engagement, Historic Environment Impact Assessments, Planning Consultancy, MapInfo and GIS software. paula.lutescu-jones@adas.co.uk

4 AGRONOMY (CROP VALUATION/ LOSSES/PESTICIDES) Stephen Watson BSc(Hons), BASIS, FACTS Agronomist Experienced arable consultant advising on arable crop husbandry, valuations and losses, fertiliser and pesticide use, Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, Basic Payment Scheme and Cross Compliance issues. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Rob Edwards BSc, MSc, MIEMA Environmental Consultant Specialises in Environmental Impact Assessment and Air Quality Assessment. He has acted as expert witness at planning appeal for developer clients and has also been involved in coordinating the appeal process. BOUNDARY DISPUTES EQUINE/EQUESTRIAN Carol Herbert MRICS Chartered Surveyor Highly experienced rural practice surveyor with a particular interest in resolving boundary disputes and access issues working for private and corporate land owners and statutory authorities. c/o geoffrey.fairfoull@adas.co.uk Geoff Fairfoull BSc (Hons), Dip Eg S (Dublin) Equine Consultant Experienced equestrian expert and is frequently called upon to provide evidence in relation to horse riding accidents. Geoff has extensive experience of planning and public inquiry work. geoffrey.fairfoull@adas.co.uk ECOLOGY FARM BUSINESS MANAGMENT James Simpson BSc (Hons), MSc, MCIEEM Consultant Ecologist Experienced in protected species, habitat surveys and report writing. Knowledge in a variety of disciplines including surveying techniques, National Vegetation Classification, Great Crested Newts, Water Vole, Breeding Bird and Reptile surveying. Tony Turner BSc (Hons), FACTS, BASIS Farm Business Consultant Provides evidence relating to farm profitability, loss of profits following personal injury, dissolving of partnerships, crop and livestock loss and claims for damages as a result of professional negligence. tony.turner@adas.co.uk james.simpson@adas.co.uk

5 FOOD HYGIENE & SAFETY HORTICULTURE Alan Lyne BSc (Hons) Consultant Microbiologist Microbiologist with extensive experience in food hygiene and safety, HACCP, microbiology of meat, eggs, produce, milk and dairy products, water, animal feed, animal by-products, waste management and pollution. Janet Allen BSc, BASIS, FACTS Horticulture Consultant Experienced horticultural consultant; specialising in all aspects of soft fruit, especially cane fruit crop and also Christmas tree production. FORESTRY Roy Dyer Chartered Forester Roy s forestry expertise covers all areas of woodland management, including inter alia forestry economics, sustainable forestry management, woodland management, marketing and silviculture. roy.dyer@adas.co.uk LANDSCAPE PLANNING AND ARCITECTURE Marion Frandsen BSc, MSc, CMLI Landscape Architect Experienced consultant having worked on a broad range of projects including landscape and visual impact assessments, landscape management plans, green infrastructure and landscape design. marion.frandsen@adas.co.uk HEALTH AND SAFETY LAND DRAINAGE David Knowles BSc (Hons), PhD, MIOSH, RSP Health and Safety Practitioner Over 32 years experience as a Health & Safety Practitioner. He has extensive expert witness experience in both the Civil and Criminal Courts (has acted as EW for the Health & Safety Executive). david.knowles@adas.co.uk Kirk Hill BSc (Hons), HND, BASIS Land Drainage Engineer Specialises in soils, drainage and land restoration and is called upon throughout England and Wales as a national expert in agricultural drainage systems, drainage law and land restoration kirk.hill@adas.co.uk

6 ODOURS & BIOAEROSOLS PROTECTED SPECIES Steve Peirson BSc (Hons), CEng, CEnv, MAIgE Odour Consultant Specialist in odour analysis, emissions, odour impact assessment, odour nuisance, environmental control and Best Practicable Means assessments. Peter Hancocks BSc (Hons), MICEEM Wildlife Consultant Experienced wildlife consultant, specialising in wildlife surveys and mitigation strategies for protected species including Badgers, Bats, Great Crested Newts, reptiles and Water Voles. PLANNING (TOWN & COUNTRY) PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY Alison Leeder BSc, MSc, MRTPI Planning Consultant Expert in planning policy analysis, renewable energy targets, renewable energy policies and climate change targets, agricultural development, farm diversification, residential development & permitted development rights. POLLUTION CONTROL Tom Brassington BSc (Ag Eng), CEng, CEnv, MIAgrE Chartered Engineer Experinced Agricultural Engineer, specialist in agricultural mechanisation and farm waste management, including organic waste management, crop processing and storage, energy management, and renewable energy. Carol Herbert MRICS Chartered Surveyor TREE RISK ASSESSMENTS/TREE PRESERVATION ORDERS Ian Braddock BSc (Hons) Arboricultural Consultant Highly experienced rural practice surveyor with a particular interest in resolving boundary disputes and access issues working for private and corporate land owners and statutory authorities. c/o geoffrey.fairfoull@adas.co.uk Experienced in dealing with development led tree surveys and assessments linked with planning applications, tree preservation orders and trees within conservation areas, tree risk surveys, and utility vegetation surveys. ian.braddock@adas.co.uk

7 WASTE MANAGEMENT Tom Brassington BSc (Ag Eng), CEng, CEnv, MIAgrE Chartered Engineer Experinced Agricultural Engineer, specialist in agricultural mechanisation and farm waste management, including organic waste management, crop processing and storage, energy management, and renewable energy. OTHER AREAS OF EXPERITSE This list of expertise is not exhaustive, for more please contact us and we will be able to identifiy the appropriate expert: Geoff Fairfoull Mark Talbot

8 PROFESSIONAL BODIES ACIOB BASIS BHS BIAC BSAS C.Eng CEnv CMLI FACTS IPPS MBIAC MBSSS MCIEEM MIAgreE MIAgrM MiCFor MIEMA MIOS MIPSS M I Struc E MRICS MRTPI MWPSA NSA PCIfA SAP SVS Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Member of the British Agrochemical Standards Inspection Scheme Professional Register Member of the British Hydrological Society British Institute of Agricultural Consultants Member of the British Society of Animal Science Chartered Engineer Chartered Environmentalist Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute Member of the Fertiliser Adviser Certification & Training Scheme Professional Register Member of the International Plant Propagation Society Member of the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants Member of the British Society of Soil Science Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management Member of the Institute of Agricultural Engineers Member of the Institute of Agricultural Management Member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters Member of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health Member of the Institute of Professional Soil Scientists Member of the Institute of Structural Engineers Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute Member of the World s Poultry Science Association Member of the National Sheep Association Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (Practitioner Level) Member of the Society of Applied Microbiology Member of the Sheep Veterinary Society