A medical report to which the court gave little weight A medical report to which the court gave little weight

A medical report to which the court gave little weight

This is yet another case in which a medical report has been given little weight in immigration and asylum proceedings. Begum v Secretary of State for...
DLP Ltd v Coram UK Holding Ltd [2026] EWHC 2448 (IPEC) (25 September 2026) DLP Ltd v Coram UK Holding Ltd [2026] EWHC 2448 (IPEC) (25 September 2026)

DLP Ltd v Coram UK Holding Ltd [2026] EWHC 2448 (IPEC) (25 September 2026)

The Claimant asserted that the Defendant had infringed their patent for an electric shower-waster pump and control unit. The trial related to...
EWI awards three Honorary Fellowships EWI awards three Honorary Fellowships

EWI awards three Honorary Fellowships

David Cowan, Leam Craig. and Kathryn Newns have been recognised for their contribution to the Expert Witness community.  
Podcast Episode 31: 30 years of Expert Evidence Podcast Episode 31: 30 years of Expert Evidence

Podcast Episode 31: 30 years of Expert Evidence

This month we have a special episode to celebrate 30 years since the Expert Witness Institute was launched on 8 November 2026. We are going to look...
Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd [2023] UKSC 2 Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd [2023] UKSC 2

Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd [2023] UKSC 2

The case concerned the non-payment by a tenant of a commercial service charge. In considering the tenant’s permitted contractual defences of “manifest...

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If you're wearing two hats, make sure you comply with the rules

The expert acting for the appellant had appeared before the Valuation Tribunal for England as advocate and expert for the appellant, and he continued to represent the appellant in its appeal before the Upper Tribunal (Land Chamber) until counsel was instructed close to the date of the hearing. The Tribunal noted that experts in these circumstances must take particular care to acknowledge their position and explain how compliance with the duties of an expert has been achieved.

Espresso Rooms UK Limited v Nicola Johnson [2026] UKUT 70 (LC)