I specialise in all aspects of invasive plant ecology and management, including survey, identification, mapping, evaluating routes of spread, management (chemical and physical control techniques) and independent audit and appraisal of management actions. With respect to Japanese Knotweed in particular, I have expertise in the areas of specialism outlined above, in addition to assessment of growth and spread with relative age assessment, which can be relevant in establishing liability in civil claims.

I am Director of MaaStran Ltd and Smartran Consulting. I have been responsible for investigating and resolving many contractual issues and disputes. I have most recently appeared as Expert Witness in a dispute taken to ICC Tribunal by a public authority against a technology services supplier. I led the preparation of two reports, guidance to the client, presented to Tribunal, underwent cross-examination and participated in an expert witness conference. Our client won this case and was awarded a substantial...

I have been an expert witness on mapping matters and boundaries since 1992 in the UK, Germany and Singapore. More particularly, I have been instructed in surveying for boundary disputes, demarcation & rights of way since 2001 when I set up my practice. I have attained the Cardiff University Bond Solon Certificate as an expert witness, and am a member of the RICS Boundaries & Party Walls Group. Honorary Lecturer at UCL in law applicable to boundaries, easements & land registration. Summary 1. Boundary demarcation...

Broad knowledge of information technology, and experience as an entrepreneur and as a Gartner Analyst, provides additional experience in business management, intellectual property and enterprise requirements. Expertise includes: • Artificial intelligence • Blockchain and crypto • Cloud infrastructure • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) • Cybersecurity • Data analytics • Digital resilience • Disaster recovery • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) • Industry analysts • Intellectual property • Internet of things • Location-based...

Information technology • Telecommunications • Electrical & electronic engineering • Microelectronics • Industrial electronic machine/process controllers • Software products & systems • Public & private sector technology procurement projects • Project delay analysis • IT outsourcing & project disputes • IT fitness for purpose • Patents & intellectual property rights • Computer control systems • Data centres Tony Sykes is a distinguished technology expert, specialising in information technology (IT), telecommunications, microelectronics...