Expert Advisory & Dispute Support
Independent technical expertise for AI-related disputes, alternative dispute resolution proceedings, contract negotiations, and legal advisory work. When a case turns on how an AI system actually works, legal professionals need a technical expert who can explain it clearly, independently, and with evidence.
Legal professionals navigating AI-related disputes and transactions.
Many technology disputes now involve AI systems whose inner workings are opaque to non-technical parties. Whether the matter proceeds through arbitration, mediation, expert determination, or direct negotiation, having a credible, independent technical expert changes the dynamic. This service is built for legal professionals who need that expertise.
- Law firms and in-house legal teams advising on AI contracts, technology liability, or vendor disputes
- Arbitration practitioners and arbitrators who require independent technical input to resolve AI-related claims
- Mediators facilitating technology disputes where an independent expert assessment can bridge the gap between parties
- Procurement and contract teams negotiating AI vendor agreements who need to understand what the technical terms actually commit them to
- Insurance and risk teams assessing AI-related claims or coverage questions
AI disputes that benefit from independent expert advisory:
An ADR or arbitration proceeding involves competing claims about AI system performance or capability. What does the evidence actually show?
A mediation is stalled because neither party can agree on what the AI system was actually supposed to deliver under the contract.
A contract includes technical specifications or performance guarantees your client does not fully understand before signing.
An AI system has failed or underperformed: was the failure caused by the vendor's product or by the client's implementation?
Your client needs an expert technical report that can withstand cross-examination in proceedings or be submitted to a tribunal.
Independent, evidence-based technical analysis for legal proceedings.
All expert advisory work is conducted to the same standards of evidence we apply to our due diligence engagements. Findings are rated Verified, Corroborated, or Reported so any reader understands the confidence level behind each conclusion. This discipline is particularly important when reports are intended for use in proceedings.
Expert Witness Support for ADR & Arbitration
We provide independent technical expert support for arbitration proceedings and alternative dispute resolution processes involving AI or technology claims. This includes preparing expert reports, attending hearings, and providing evidence-based opinions that are grounded in the actual system behaviour rather than either party's characterisation of it.
Mediation Technical Advisory
Many technology mediations benefit from a shared technical baseline: an independent assessment of what the AI system was supposed to do, what it actually did, and where the gap lies. We can provide this assessment jointly to both parties or support either party's understanding of the technical facts, helping mediators move beyond competing narratives.
Expert Technical Report
A structured written report providing an independent technical opinion on a defined set of questions, suitable for use in arbitration proceedings, court submissions, regulatory filings, or board presentations. We clearly distinguish between evidence levels throughout and document our methodology so the report can withstand scrutiny.
AI Contract Review & Negotiation Support
Many disputes begin with poorly understood contracts. We review AI vendor contracts, SaaS agreements, and technology licensing arrangements before signature to identify ambiguous technical clauses, unenforceable performance guarantees, and areas of material risk. We also support active contract negotiations where technical expertise changes the leverage position.
System Performance Analysis
Independent assessment of an AI system's actual performance against stated specifications or contractual benchmarks. We review system outputs, logs, and technical documentation to establish what the system did, under what conditions, and whether that meets the standard claimed or agreed.
Legal Team Technical Briefing
Technical briefing sessions designed for legal practitioners: understanding how the AI system at the centre of a dispute works, formulating technically sound questions for cross-examination or depositions, and interpreting technical evidence provided by opposing experts. We translate complex AI concepts into terms that are precise, accurate, and usable in legal argument.
Structured, evidence-based, and documented for proceedings.
Confidential Initial Discussion
We discuss your matter confidentially, understand the technical questions at issue, and confirm whether an engagement is appropriate. We are clear about the scope of what we can assess and the format our output can take.
Scope & Instruction Agreement
We agree on the specific questions we are asked to address, the materials we will review, and the format and intended use of our output. For ADR or arbitration contexts, we agree upfront on how our report will be structured to meet the procedural requirements of the proceedings.
Analysis & Evidence Review
We review provided materials including contracts, technical documentation, system logs, vendor communications, and other evidence, and conduct any necessary technical analysis. All findings are rated by evidence strength: Verified, Corroborated, or Reported.
Report & Debrief
We deliver a structured written report addressing the agreed questions, followed by a debrief session to walk through findings and answer follow-up questions. For proceedings, we are available to attend hearings, respond to questions from the tribunal, or provide supplemental analysis as required.
AI disputes require experts who have no stake in the outcome.
In ADR, arbitration, and mediation contexts, the credibility of a technical expert depends entirely on their independence. When AI-related disputes arise, both sides can find technical experts who will support their position. The value of a genuinely independent expert is that their findings are reached through evidence, not advocacy. Our business model is advisory fees only, with no vendor relationships, reseller arrangements, or financial interest in any AI platform. Our analysis cannot be influenced by a commercial stake in the outcome.
Our lead analyst's background spans AI investment evaluation, enterprise AI deployment, and technical training across regulated industries including financial services, government, and defence. This means our expert opinions are grounded in practical understanding of how AI systems are actually built, contracted, deployed, and measured, not only how they are described in marketing or legal documents.
Many technology disputes that reach ADR or arbitration could have been avoided with clearer contract terms and proper technical review at the point of negotiation. Where we can support earlier in the process, we will say so.