Biography / Alex French BSc (Hons) MRICS MFPWS


Biography:


Having gained a First Class Honours in Building Surveying at the University of West of England, Alex French was elected into the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in 2007.

In 2003 he joined Roger North Long & Partners, an independent firm of surveyors based in Cardiff, becoming Associate Partner in 2008, before leaving to set up Alex French Associates Ltd.

Alex is an Expert Witness for the accommodation needs of disabled people with catastrophic injuries, seeking compensation and damages. He acts as Single Joint Expert for both Claimants and Defendants and prepares accommodation reports for clients in the UK. He also acts as an Expert Witness in cases involving negligent building construction and design and is regularly asked to provide advice and expert reports in this capacity for Local Authorities.

Alex is an elected member of the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors and has extensive experience in disputes relating to the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.

Alex also gives lectures and provides training to Solicitors, Case Managers and Occupational Therapists on housing design and adapting houses for disabled people.