BIRKES BÅTJOUR

Expert opinion – Technical expertise with legal weight

 

When opinions are not enough. Only cold facts make the decision.

 

In disputes regarding hidden defects after a boat purchase, incorrectly performed shipyard repairs or stuck insurance cases, word is put against word. In these situations, assumptions are worthless. What is required is a technical expert opinion that is based on scientific grounds, pure engineering analysis and indisputable evidence.

As Chairman of BBR and an independent mechanical engineer, I am regularly called upon when the stakes are at their highest. A report from me is designed to withstand the toughest scrutiny. It clarifies the sequence of events, material fatigue or operating errors in a way that is technically irrefutable and legally sustainable.

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We assist lawyers, companies and private individuals with:

 

* Expert testimony : Oral and written evidence in district courts, courts of appeal and arbitration proceedings.

 

* Evidence collection in the event of a complaint : Technical analysis and documentation in the event of a dispute against shipyards, suppliers or previous owners.

 

* Forensic examination of insurance claims : Independent investigations into complex engine breakdowns or fires where we determine the actual cause of the damage.