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Mr Ivan Button

Crown Tree Consultancy Ltd
Crown House
Newton Terrace
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX6 3PS


Contact Person: Mr Ivan Button
Qualifications: N.C.H. (Arb), FDSc (Arb), BSc (Hons), P.G.C.E., M. Arbor. A.
Phone: 01422 316660 / 07778 441164
Occupation: Tree Consultant

Mr Ivan Button
N.C.H. (Arb), FDSc (Arb), BSc (Hons), P.G.C.E., M. Arbor. A.

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Tree Consultant

Mr Ivan Button is the director and principal consultant of Crown Tree Consultancy and, since its formation, has made bespoke arboricultural report writing the cornerstone of his practice. Ivan has written innumerable arboricultural reports for the purposes of development, safety, estate management, mortgages, subsidence and mitigation.

Crown Tree Consultancy Ltd provides legal and expert witness evidence in all tree related matters, including claims for damage relating to tree roots, fallen branches or negligent tree surveyors. They can also assist with legal issues relating to personal injury claims resulting from tree branches falling, tree climbing accidents and any other tree-related litigation.

Expert witness instructions, including the preparation of expert reports and giving evidence in court, are undertaken on behalf of either claimant or defendant, in cases relating to:

  • • Personal injury and property damage due to tree failure
  • • Personal injury due to climbing accidents
  • • Tree Preservation Orders
  • • Nuisance claims relating to damage by trees
  • • Tree Surveyor negligence
  • • Vegetation related subsidence claims
  • • Personal injury claims due to tree related tripping hazards
  • • Tree hazard assessments

Legal reports are tailored to meet the strict standards required by the courts and are methodical and unambiguous. Conclusions are drawn from a comprehensive assessment of the case and well-reasoned arguments.

Mr Button has undertaken extensive training provided by Bond Solon, including Excellent in Report Writing, Civil Law and Procedure, Courtroom Skills, and Cross Examination. He successfully passed all elements and was awarded the prestigious University of Cardiff Expert Witness Certificate.

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