Dr Michael Gifkins
BSc CEng AKC DPhil FBCS FCIArb MAE Dip French (Open)
Summary
Michael is able to use his considerable experience in the commercial world, his extensive education and his training in giving expert evidence to provide sound, irreproachable advice. As a commercial arbitrator Michael has a strong background in law. This means that he has not been caught out by legal technicalities which sometimes trip up an 'expert in their field' who lacks formal training in evidence giving.
Clients enjoy the honest, professional and detailed approach brought by Michael to every instruction.
Commercial Experience
- Over 30 years experience in the Information Technology sector as a consultant with large software houses
- Over 17 years providing IT & technical expert advice in disputes
- Project, programme and change management for commercial & public sector clients in contracts worth up to several million pounds
- Instruction in over 30 large IT or technical disputes as an expert
- Arbitration in several large and more than 350 smaller disputes
Education & Training
- Educated to postgraduate level as a scientist (York & Kings)
- Trained in giving evidence as an expert witness (Academy of Experts)
- Trained as a commercial arbitrator (Chartered Institute of Arbitrators)
Affiliations
- Fellow of the British Computer Society & chair of the law specialist group at the society
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Member of the Academy of Experts
- Chartered Engineer
- Law Society checked
Court Experience
Dr Gifkins has been praised for his depth and presentation of knowledge in court (for example in Heathmill v Edward Mellor).
Our Associates
We work within a community of specialists and experts. As and when required, Alban Consultants uses specialist technology companies and experts on projects to ensure the integrity of all our outputs. Our commitment to clients is to ensure that the expertise we provide cannot be discredited.
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