25 February 2026 Sean Mosby 2511 Case Updates Qing Li & Ors v Fan Demetris Yuan & Anor [2026] EWHC 272 (Comm) by Sean Mosby Summary Shortly after the close of the trial, the Claimants sought permission to rely on a short further addendum report from their expert in PRC law, Mr X. The Judge refused the application on the grounds that it would not be fair or proportionate to admit further expert evidence from Mr X. Learning points Learning points for experts Your reports should fully set out your opinion. Unless you know otherwise, do not assume that you will get a further opportunity to state your opinion. Learning points for instructing parties The Court is unlikely to exercise its discretion to admit evidence after the conclusion of the trial. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to the Judgment Share Print Tags 06. Rules and Regulations11. Report Writing14. Changing your opinion Related articles Working with Expert Witnesses: Single Joint Experts X and Y (Care Proceedings: Publication of Judgment: Criticism of Expert Witness), Re Expert Witnesses at a Turning Point Podcast Episode 28: Reflections on the EWI Conference 2026 A Day in the Life of a Dangerous Dog Legislation Expert Witness Switch article Working with Expert Witnesses in Construction Previous Article Experts and alienating behaviour: a fundamentally unsound process Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.