25 March Case Updates Alexander Valeryevich Timokhin v Anna Anatolyevna Timokhina [2026] EWHC 439 (KB) Family Law, 16. Criticism and Complaints, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, Russian Law, Post-Nuptial Agreement The dispute was between a former husband and wife, who were Russian nationals, about a post-nuptial agreement. The judge found that much of the expert evidence on Russian law was misdirected and misspent, and of limited use. He emphasised that both experts acted at times as surrogate advocates on behalf of their instructing parties.
15 February Case Updates The direction of a Single Joint Expert should be the default position in the Family Court Single joint expert, Family Law, family court, 09. Being instructed as a Single Joint Expert, 06. Rules and Regulations In BR v BR [2024] EWFC 11, Mr Justice Peel concludes that the direction of a Single Joint Expert is the default position in the Family Court and there is a high bar to persuade the court to give permission for two or more experts to be solely instructed.