13 December News The importance of independence: preserving the integrity of the Expert Witness discussion Experts duty, Independence, Duty of Expert, Expert's meeting, Expert's duty, Experts meeting, Duty to the court, Instruction from solicitor, 08. Working with Instructing Parties, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements We take a look at how the distinction between being an independent Expert Witness is crucial in a court case.
4 October Case Updates Pickett v Balkind [2022] EWHC 2226 (TCC) 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements Relevance: General Topics: Joint statements Instructions (privilege)
5 September News Letter reveals Expert discussed the contents of the Joint Statement with counsel 08. Working with Instructing Parties, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements Another judgment has highlighted a case where an Expert has been found to be actively involving counsel by inviting feedback on their Joint Statement
19 August Helpline Q&A A Joint Meeting Agenda from the other side’s expert contains questions querying my expertise and suitability for the case Qualification, Credibility, Joint statement, 16. Criticism and Complaints, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements How should I respond?
10 August Case Updates Watts v North Bristol NHS Trust [2022] EWHC 2048 (QB) Joint statement, Surgical, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements Topics: Joint Statements
22 July Discussions of Experts and Joint Statements England & Wales - Family 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements Rules and Regulations relating to Experts' Meetings and Discussions under the Family Procedure Rules
22 July Discussions of Experts and Joint Statements England & Wales - Civil 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements Rules and Regulations relating to Experts' Meetings and Discussions under the Civil Procedure Rules
12 April Helpline Q&A Can you advise the appropriate wording for the statement of truth at the end of the joint statement? Declaration, Joint statement, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements I am currently producing a Joint Statement with another Expert.
12 April Helpline Q&A The meaning of the phrase “reasonable need” Joint expert discussion, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements For a joint discussion with a counterpart expert witness the agenda states “Experts are reminded that the test by which the Claimant’s claims will be judged is one of reasonable need”.
11 March News £225k worth of Expert Evidence revoked due to conduct of Expert Witness 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements Claimants’ expert conferred with and sought opinions from the Claimants’ solicitors on issues relevant to ongoing joint expert discussions and the joint statement.