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The judge found that providing preliminary advice on the issues that arise regarding quantum did not impinge on the expert's ability to subsequently provide independent expert advice. 

“Engagement of medical experts in the Republic of Ireland”

clear guidance to legal advisers regarding joint statements by expert witnesses

“Who is responsible for providing the expert with copies of relevant medical and scientific publications?”

We take a look at how the distinction between being an independent Expert Witness is crucial in a court case.

In an exceptional case, as here, where the expert singularly and spectacularly fails in their duties to the court, expert evidence may be deemed inadmissible and never get to the stage of being tested for weight.

An expert on Lebanese Banking Law has been criticised for his tendency to advocate , and evidence the expert had given in another case led to judge being concerned about the expert's reliability due to lack of atttention to detail.

Judgment highlights a partisan expert, excellent practice from three experts, and the lengths the other side might go to discredit your expert evidence.   

Relevance:      General

Topics:            Expert's duties

                        Independence

                        Demeanour

                        Fees

Relevance:      General

Topics:            Disclosure of instructions

                        Disclosure of documents relied upon

                        Retention of records of investigations carried out

                        Cooperation with the adverse party’s experts           

                        Guidance for the Instruction of Experts in Civil Claims 2014

                        CPR Part 35

                        TCC Guide

                        Independence

                        Experts meetings