specialist legal advice

Præsidium offers expert witness services for both civil and criminal cases. Præsidium has been involved in a number of corporate litigation cases on behalf of telecoms companies in dispute over settlement figures, as well as criminal cases in relation to organised crime and other serious offences where telecoms evidence has proved essential in a trial.

Præsidium can act on behalf of either the prosecution or the defence in relation to any level of proceedings. High profile legal cases have recently highlighted the importance of telephone evidence, especially relating to the analysis of multiple mobile phones and cell site data, in order to either prove or disprove movements and placing of mobiles at the scene of an incident.

Expert witness evidence has been instrumental in securing criminal convictions and also civil settlements by proving cases where the location and events have been crucial. With the advancements in technology the criminal fraternity is realising that, apart from needing to communicate with co-conspirators, they also need to try to ensure they protect themselves and evade detection by law enforcement agencies. Legal teams, both prosecution and defence, now appreciate the value of telecoms evidence in the investigation process. Præsidium is able to provide expert opinion for both civil and criminal cases by providing technical advice on the operation of a telecoms network, systems, communication devices and calling information.

  1. Expert testimony on all technical aspects of telecoms service - mobile, fixed and IP Provide an independent assessment on the quality and standard of telecoms evidence Analysis of validity of claims made regarding telecoms traffic data in corporate settlement disputes

  2. Analysis of evidence relating to multiple cell site usage, call billing data, call pattern data, and caller and recipient relationships

  3. Assessment of the forensic evidence being submitted relating to telecoms data and information extracted from telecoms systems and terminals (IP and voice), phones, U/SIMs, PDAs and other communication devices

  4. Provide an independent and expert opinion, advice and support on all aspects of a legal team s telecoms evidence for case preparation and court submission

  5. Ability to provide comprehensive advisory submissions and reports, supported by witness statements and court room testimony

  6. Training and advice to law enforcement agencies on all aspects of telecoms evidence

Præsidium’s experience incorporates:

  • - Providing expert witness testimony on an international basis for criminal and civil litigation proceedings

  • - Expert witnesses are Bond Solon courtroom trained

  • - Expert witnesses have over 25 years of telecoms expertise and are technically proficient in all telecoms standards

  • - Experience covers both criminal and civil litigation cases and representing both prosecution and defence

  • - Providing expert testimony at all levels of proceedings up to and including the Appeal Court

  • - Experienced analysts and researchers to provide supporting case evidence

  • - International reputation for telecoms risk management services and ISO 9001 Accredited

  • - All expert witness work is led by a member of the IET and a Chartered Engineer


Præsidium’s expert witness service has a proven track record in high profile civil litigation and criminal cases and in supporting the legal and investigative professions in all aspects of telecoms evidence presentation. Præsidium’s expert witness testimony is provided by qualified professionals who have a wealth of experience within the telecoms and criminal/civil investigation process.