Expert Witness Enquiries

Karim Ali provides independent Work Health and Safety expert witness services, including preparation of expert reports, breach analysis, liability assessment, document review and review of workplace safety systems. Expert instructions commonly relate to workplace incidents involving slips, trips and falls, manual handling, unsafe systems of work, contractor management and WHS legislative compliance.

Expert instructions are accepted from solicitors, barristers, insurers and organisations requiring independent professional opinion in WHS matters. Instructions are accepted from both plaintiff and defendant firms, subject to independence and conflict of interest considerations.

Karim Ali is based in Sydney, Australia and accepts expert witness instructions nationally across all Australian states and territories.

Yes. Expert instructions are accepted from both plaintiff and defendant firms, subject to independence and conflict of interest considerations. Karim's overriding duty is to assist the court by providing independent and impartial professional opinion.

The timeframe for preparation of an expert report depends on the complexity of the matter and the volume of documentation to be reviewed. In many cases, reports can be prepared within several weeks once all relevant materials have been provided. Urgent matters may be accommodated where possible — please contact Karim to discuss your specific timeframe.