11 June Case Updates M v N (Approved) [2023] IEHC 759 Ireland, 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing, 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits, Voice of the Child This case update gives useful guidance on preparing a 'voice of the child' report.
6 June Case Updates The Cahill v Seepersad [2023] IEHC 583 Expert evidence, Independence, Duties of the Expert, Ireland, 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing, 16. Criticism and Complaints The cout found that a financial expert's report was inadmissible as evidence because he was not properly independent or objective, while very little weight could be attributed to the report of an employment expert because he lacked expertise in the area in which he purported to give expert evidence.
4 June Case Updates When it is advisable to decline instructions Expert evidence, Duties of the Expert, Expert Witness, 11. Report Writing, 07. Receiving Instructions, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, Property valuation Mr X accepted instructions to provide advice in property valuation despite not being an expert in that field. Kallakis v Kallakis [2023] EWHC 2148 (Comm)
30 May News Tips for cross-examination from the EWI Annual Conference Cross-examination, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, EWI Conference 2024 During this year’s EWI Conference on 17 May, Beth Rigby presented a session on the Expert Witness: In Practice. The session featured practical examples of an Expert under cross-examination to illustrate the pitfalls of oral evidence and how to avoid them, before concluding with breakout groups to discuss concerns with, and tips for, cross-examination. We've collated the insigfhtful feedback from these discussions.
28 May Case Updates Expert evidence of fact Expert evidence, 06. Rules and Regulations, Expert evidence of fact, VAT This is another case that illustrates how (at least) two forms of expert evidence can be distinguished: expert factual and expert opinion evidence. Mercy Global Consult Ltd v Adegbuyi-Jackson [2023] EWHC 3203 (Ch)
28 May Day in the life A Day in the Life of an Expert Witness in Electrical Engineering Expert evidence, Construction, 11. Report Writing, 01. Starting your Expert Witness Business, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, 17. Maintaining your professional edge, Electrical Engineering, Construction and Engineering Expert Witness Roundt Efstathios Maliakis is senior electrical engineer with 20 years’ experience, including 10 years supervising the construction of power plants. A full time Expert Witness since 2021, he tells us what led him to the profession, why he feels he’s found his perfect match career-wise, and his advice for aspiring Expert Witnesses.
21 May Day in the life A Day in the Life of a Japanese Knotweed Expert Expert evidence, Expert Witness, 01. Starting your Expert Witness Business, 14. Changing your opinion, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, Japanese Knotweed, Invasive Species Week, Phlorum, Dr Paul Beckett One of the UK’s leading experts in Japanese knotweed, Dr Paul Beckett has been providing Expert Witness services since the early 2000s. He shares his insights into being part of a relatively new area of litigation; what makes a good Expert Witness; and why he approaches court like revising for an exam.
17 May News EWI Annual Conference 2024: Closing address focuses on the evolving Expert Witness and the challenges this brings Bias, 11. Report Writing, 08. Working with Instructing Parties, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits The Hon. Mrs. Justice Bacon delivered her closing address on how the role of the Expert Witness has evolved in modern litigation and the challenges this presents for experts, those instructing them, and judges alike.
17 May News EWI Annual Conference 2024: Opening keynote looks at the role of Expert Witnesses in the modern and modernising justice system 11. Report Writing, 16. Criticism and Complaints, 17. Maintaining your professional edge, Artificial Intelligence, 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits Our annual conference is always a highlight in the Expert Witness Institute calendar. This year’s event, which took place on 17th May, saw The Rt. Hon. Sir Keith Lindblom deliver a captivating opening keynote.
16 May Day in the life A Day in the Life of a Chartered Building Surveyor Expert Witness Expert Witness, Rod Appleyard, Chartered Building Surveyor, Project Manager, 01. Starting your Expert Witness Business, 04. Marketing, 15. Giving Oral Evidence Rod Appleyard has been practising as an Expert Witness for almost 28 years, specialising in the forensic investigation of fenestration and building envelope defects. He shares what led him to the Expert Witness field; his advice for starting out; and why volunteering in a war zone changed his outlook on work and life.