RIDW: Unproven but qualified the next generation of experts

As legal disputes in the built environment become more complex and global, the demand for credible, diverse, and specialised expert witnesses has never been higher. This panel will bring together leading voices from RICS, HKA, and the legal community to explore how legal teams can identify, vet, and effectively deploy emerging expert voices in dispute resolution processes.

The discussion will explore practical strategies and ethical considerations around building trust in new expert talent, navigating issues like cross-cultural contexts, the increasing use of AI, and leveraging diverse expertise for better dispute outcomes. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to expand their expert network, avoid common pitfalls, and stay ahead in a competitive legal landscape.

Moderator

Haroon Niazi
Partner, Construction, Claims and Expert Services Lead EMEA, International
HKA

Speakers

Sercan Kocamanoglu
Principal
HKA

Amani Khalifa
Partner, Head of KSA Disputes Practice
Freshfields

Nicholas Brown
Partner
Pinsent Masons