Testimonials

Leading Queens Counsel

“I have extensive experience of the practice. Indeed, Mr Crowter has been my expert on a number of occasions. He has also been the expert on the other side. Furthermore, I have appeared in front of him when he was the Arbitrator. I decided to “ask about” to make sure that my experience was representative. One of the responses that I received struck a particular chord. A leading Solicitor described Mr Crowter as “without doubt the foremost quantity surveying expert in the country”. I agree with that assessment.”

“Whilst obviously Mr Crowter is the principal part of the practice which he heads, he has with, I think, great care and skill surrounded himself with a competent and careful team that he has built up slowly. They work very much under his direction. One of the great challenges in this sort of work is ensuring that one has sufficient staff to meet the workload. He manages effectively. Indeed one of those whom I canvassed made exactly that point to me.”

“Mr Crowter is able to take a broad view whilst nevertheless descending to the minutiae of the detail. He is genuinely independent in his analysis and as a consequence respected by those in front of whom he appears. He is also consistent in his view. I do not mean by that that he is inflexible and intransigent. On the contrary, if circumstances cause his view to change, he is perfectly willing to say so. But he does not vacillate. Nor do his views soften as a trial approaches.”

“I would recommend Crowters in their various different capacities without reservation or hesitation.”

Head of Legal - International contractor -plc

“Now that the trial has ended may I record sincere thanks for the magnificent work you and your team have provided throughout what has become a most frustrating action. Whilst I was not able to get to court whilst you were giving evidence I have seen the transcript and I congratulate you on your clarity and objectivity which must have assisted the Judge greatly. Whatever the outcome I do not believe we could have been assisted better.”

Insurance Company - Developer - head of legal department

“The above practice have undertaken expert witness work for us as Cost Consultants in relation to major construction disputes.”

“We have been most impressed with their work which they have approached in an efficient, effective and commercially aware manner, achieving, in the process, good results.”

“There is, without a doubt, a high level of expertise within the practice and we have found their input and advice invaluable. Accordingly, we would have no hesitation in working with them on future occasions.”

Managing Director - Construction company - plc

“Just a short note to thank you and your staff for the many hours of hard work and dedication. As you were aware a successful outcome to this case was fundamentally important to the Group hence my appreciation of your sterling and skilful efforts.”

Partner European office of major US law firm

“Please find enclosed a copy of the Award. Given your significant involvement, you will certainly find this award highly interesting. You will note that the decisions are very largely in our client’s favour, and we thank you again for your efforts in providing cogent opinions.”

Senior Partner - Head of Construction - International Law Firm

“We recently instructed Crowters, on behalf of one of our clients, in relation to a substantial adjudication.”

“The dispute involved complex legal, technical quantum issues. Mr Crowter and his team provided us with a consistently excellent service throughout and I would have no hesitation in instructing him again in the future. Both Mr Crowter and his team are to be highly recommended.”

Barrister specialising in contentious construction work

“I have recently worked with Harold Crowter on a large and pressurised case. Harold Crowter and his staff put in a tremendous amount of work to secure our client a very favourable outcome. His views were clear and his assistance invaluable. I would have no hesitation in recommending Harold Crowter on any construction case.”

“Harold has many years experience in his field and has worked alongside a number of my colleagues in Chambers who, I believe, would share my opinion of him.”

Partner - East Asian office of international law firm

“I just wanted to write and thank the whole team for having put in a sterling effort in preparing the case over the past months. Indeed, for some of the team, it has been even longer.”

“We did a lot of work to prepare this case and our preparation showed through in every question asked in cross-examination and in every answer given over the past two weeks. Our witnesses did brilliantly, our counsel was a star and the team in support was as dedicated as I ever have seen. Thank you to all for having worked so hard, sometimes under considerable pressure.”

Queens Counsel

I often recommend Mr Crowter as Arbitrator. He is on any view one of the very top band of Arbitrators about at the moment. I say that despite having lost cases in front of him and despite having on what was a notoriously difficult point of construction successfully appealed him.”