Dr Julian De Voy, BSc, PhD, CEng, FICE

Background

Dr Julian De Voy is a chartered civil engineer and expert witness with more than 30 years of experience in structural engineering, materials engineering and forensic investigations.

For more than a decade, Julian has been appointed on numerous occasions as an expert witness and technical advisor in matters involving alleged design defects, construction defects, professional negligence, structural deterioration and materials failures. He has been instructed on complex matters concerning reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, structural steelwork, bridges, buildings, marine and offshore structures, rail infrastructure, conventional and renewable energy assets, wind farms, and utility facilities.

His experience encompasses forensic engineering investigations, structural assessment, materials evaluation and testing, engineering design review, remediation strategies, expert reporting, and dispute resolution support in litigation, arbitration, adjudication, mediation and other formal proceedings. He has also provided testimony under cross-examination.

Throughout his career, he has led the design, assessment, rehabilitation, strengthening, and management of critical infrastructure assets including highways, railways, bridges, offshore energy developments, water and wastewater facilities, district heating schemes, regeneration projects, and nationally significant infrastructure. This practical project experience enables him to provide clear, balanced and technically robust opinions on complex engineering disputes.

Combining extensive technical expertise, leadership experience, and forensic investigation capabilities, Julian is recognised for translating complex engineering issues into clear, balanced, and defensible opinions that assist courts, tribunals, arbitrators, adjudicators, insurers, solicitors, and other stakeholders in resolving technically challenging disputes.

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