Expert Witness
I am a practising member of the Academy of Experts. I have completed the Academy's Expert Appointment Course. In addition I have received training in Court Appearance, Report Writing, and working as a Single Joint Expert from the Academy and other organisations.
I have experience of giving expert evidence in court and facing cross examination. I have prepared and been cross examined on evidence instructed for both Claimants and Defendants. I have prepared and been cross examined on evidence instructed on a Jointly Appointed Expert basis.
In addition to providing expert reports I have provided expert opinion, and served as an mediator. I am recognised as a qualified Expert in Printing & Publishing by The Law Society.
For more information on areas of expertise, please see my CV.
Malcolm McReath CV (.pdf format)
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Mediation
I am a practising member of the Academy of Experts Register of Qualified Mediators. I have completed the Academy's Commercial Mediation course, and am able to conduct hearings in the Commercial Mediation sector. I undertake Court Appointed Mediation hearings and also those referred by individuals, companies or other organisations. I am regularly re-assessed to retain inclusion on the Academy's Register of Qualified Mediators.
Consultancy
- Introduction of new working processes for pre-press and digital workflow applications.
- Making the transition from conventional lithographic to digital printing applications.
- Market surveys and assessments of trends for pre-press and digital printing equipment.
- Developing and targeting data bases to specific market sectors and geographical locations.
- Analysis and assessment of procedures & processes necessary for ISO 12647 certification.
- Auditing for ISO 9001 and 12647 quality and colour managment certification.
Training
I have experience in training marketing, sales and production staff on applications related to digital printing, pre-press and digital workflow processes. Courses exist in outline, and are normally customised to meet specific client needs. Areas covered:
- Sales and Marketing of pre-press and digital printing equipment
- Sales and Marketing of digital print to the end user market
- Working with effective digital workflow processes
- Developing new business in digital printing from variable data