Credibility where it counts.
Independent expert evidence on delay, disruption and quantum for adjudication, arbitration and court, across Africa, the UK, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Impartial. Precise. Backed by evidence.
Whether acting as independent expert witness or expert determiner, our reports are peer reviewed, fully evidenced and written to avoid ambiguity, and our opinions are clearly stated under cross-examination.
Forensic delay and disruption analysis
Rigorous, recognised methods that establish what caused delay and disruption, and who bears the risk.
Quantum and damages
Valuation of prolongation, disruption, variations and damages, traced back to the records and the contract.
Independent expert reports
Clear, peer-reviewed reports that help tribunals understand complex technical issues quickly.
Testimony
Clear, confident evidence in adjudication, arbitration and court, prepared to withstand robust cross-examination.
Expert determination
Independent determination of technical and quantum disputes, a faster, lower-cost route to a binding answer.
Joint expert work
Constructive engagement with opposing experts to narrow the issues and produce joint statements the tribunal can rely on.
How an instruction runs.
A refined, process-driven approach that keeps the work rigorous, on budget and ready for the hearing, from the first document review to cross-examination.
What the market says.
Extremely competent expert.Who's Who Legal: Construction
Always well prepared … withstands aggressive cross-examination.Who's Who Legal: Construction
Superb reputation for high-quality work as an expert witness.Who's Who Legal: Construction
Tommy Wakefield-Smith
An internationally recognised expert in project planning, delay and disruption, Tommy has given expert evidence on major infrastructure, energy, mining and oil and gas disputes across Africa, the UK, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
He is listed in Who's Who Legal as a construction expert witness.
View full CV →Trusted on high-value disputes worldwide.
Experience of the IQ² team, including roles held with previous firms.
Need an independent expert?
Send us the names of the parties first. We'll run a conflict check before any case details are shared.