Court Litigation Valuations - Expert Witness

Legal, Litigation & Expert Witness Services

With more than 30 years of experience working alongside leading law firms, Leeson Valuers provides independent, high-quality valuation advice, forensic analysis and expert witness services for complex property disputes, litigation and compensation matters.

Complex property and plant & equipment disputes often require more than a conventional market valuation. Matters involving compulsory acquisition, land resumption, compensation, professional negligence, property disputes and valuation challenges require robust valuation methodology, detailed market analysis and well-reasoned expert evidence.

Our valuers have extensive experience providing independent expert evidence and understand the professional obligations of an Expert Witness, together with the requirements of conferences, mediations, tribunals and court proceedings.

Expert Valuation & Dispute Resolution

Property values can have a significant financial impact on individuals, businesses and government authorities. Valuation evidence may be required in matters involving property ownership, property development, land tax, property acquisition, compensation, easements, compulsory acquisition and other property-related disputes.

Government and statutory authorities may undertake valuations or make determinations that property owners or other parties may have the right to object to or contest. Where land is compulsorily acquired or affected by an easement, appropriate valuation evidence is often critical in determining the compensation payable.

Successfully challenging, defending or negotiating a valuation requires more than simply determining market value. It requires an expert with a strong understanding of valuation methodology, relevant legislation, market evidence, negotiation, dispute resolution and the obligations of an independent Expert Witness.

Leeson Valuers provides clear, objective and well-supported valuation evidence to assist clients and their legal advisers throughout the dispute resolution and litigation process.

Forensic Valuation Services

Our forensic valuation services may include:

• Compulsory acquisition and land resumption;
• Partial and full property acquisitions;
• Compensation and disturbance claims;
• Road widening and transport infrastructure projects;
• Rail corridor acquisitions;
• Easements for water, gas and electricity infrastructure;
• Property development disputes;
• Professional negligence and valuation disputes;
• Family law and property settlement matters;
• Commercial and residential property disputes;
• Retrospective and historical valuations;
• Highest and best use analysis;
• Alternative development scenarios;
• Loss and damage assessments; and
• Objections, submissions, negotiations, conferences, mediations and court proceedings.

Our approach combines technical valuation expertise, detailed market analysis and an understanding of the relevant legal framework to produce independent, evidence-based opinions capable of withstanding scrutiny.

Compulsory Acquisition & Compensation

Leeson Valuers provides valuation advice to landowners, claimants and acquiring authorities in relation to compulsory acquisition, resumption and major infrastructure projects.

Our experience includes assessing the financial impact of partial or full acquisitions, road and rail projects, easements and other restrictions affecting land.

We can assist throughout the process, from the initial assessment of compensation through to negotiations, landholder conferences, mediation and formal court proceedings.

Our valuers understand that compensation matters require more than an assessment of the property's market value. The circumstances of the acquisition, the impact on the remaining land and the applicable statutory framework must all be carefully considered when forming an independent valuation opinion.

Expert Witness Experience

Leeson Valuers' Senior Valuers have extensive experience providing expert evidence in litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Our professionals have provided expert evidence before the Land Court of Queensland, Magistrates Court, District Court and Supreme Court, as well as courts and tribunals across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory. Our experts have also participated in numerous landholder compensation conferences, mediations and other dispute resolution proceedings.

We work closely with solicitors, barristers, town planners, engineers, quantity surveyors and other specialist consultants to develop comprehensive and defensible valuation evidence tailored to the requirements of each matter.

Our expert witness services may include:

• Preparation of independent expert valuation reports;
• Forensic valuation analysis;
• Review and critique of opposing valuation evidence;
• Retrospective and historical market assessments;
• Joint expert conferences;
• Mediation and settlement conferences;
• Landholder compensation conferences;
• Expert conclaves and meetings;
• Oral expert evidence; and
• Court and tribunal appearances.

We understand the importance of presenting complex valuation matters in a clear, objective and readily understandable manner. Our reports and expert evidence are prepared with the independence, analysis and professional rigour required for scrutiny by legal representatives, opposing experts and the courts.

Courts, Tribunals & Jurisdictions

Our property professionals have experience providing valuation advice and expert evidence in matters before:

• Land Court of Queensland;
• Magistrates Court;
• District Court;
• Supreme Court;
• Federal and Family Courts;
• Land and Environment Courts;
• Queensland and New South Wales administrative tribunals; and
• Other courts, tribunals and dispute resolution forums.

Why Choose Leeson Valuers?

Leeson Valuers provides:

• Independent, impartial and comprehensive valuation advice;
• More than 30 years of experience working with legal professionals;
• Extensive expert witness, litigation and mediation experience;
• Forensic valuation and detailed market analysis;
• Experience across multiple courts, tribunals and jurisdictions;
• Strong understanding of valuation methodology and relevant legislation;
• Clear, well-supported and defensible expert evidence; and
• Practical advice focused on achieving an efficient and well-supported resolution.

From initial valuation advice through to negotiation, mediation or court proceedings, Leeson Valuers can provide an experienced property expert to support your legal matter.