Experts
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| 1 | Expert evidence: an overview Expert evidence is used to assist the court when the case before it involves matters on which it does not have the requisite knowledge. This practice note describes the different ways in which experts may be used, how to choose and appoint an expert, an expert's duties, and what an expert may be expected to do. It covers the requirements for the form, content and timing of an expert's report, questions on the report, privilege, how to deal with experts' discussions and evidence at trial. | Practice note: overview | Maintained |
| 2 | Claims against experts This Practice note summarises the types of claim that may be made against experts. It considers the case law both before and after the abolition of experts’ immunity from suit for breach of duty in March 2011. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 3 | Experts and privilege In certain circumstances, some documents such as the instructions given to an expert, documents sent with the instructions and the report itself, might not be privileged and might have to be disclosed. This note considers those circumstances and also looks at the issue of privilege in relation to experts' discussions. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 4 | How to choose an expert witness It is important to choose an expert witness wisely. Quickly finding, and retaining, the right expert can be the most important step in the case. This practice note covers how to locate a suitable expert, what to look for by way of experience and expertise and the factors to take into account when checking their suitability. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 5 | Implementation of Jackson LJ's recommendations (specific ... This note tracks implementation of each of Lord Justice Jackson's recommendations for reform of civil litigation costs (including those not formally presented as recommendations) in specific types of litigation. The note links to a separate note dealing with all other recommendations. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 6 | Mediation and experts The question of whether experts should attend a mediation and, if so, what purpose they should serve, arises frequently in commercial mediations. This note explores the issues which arise. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 7 | Notes for experts on their duties and their evidence These notes describe the duties of an expert and provide some basic guidelines in relation to the content of an expert's report. They are designed to be given to the expert when you instruct him, together with the useful reference materials which are listed in the notes and any other reference materials which you think might be helpful to the expert. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 8 | Single joint experts This practice note considers when using a single joint expert is appropriate, the advantages and disadvantages of doing so, and the procedure in relation to such an expert. It also sets out the potential arguments which could be used to oppose the appointment of a single joint expert, and what to do when things go wrong after the appointment of a single joint expert. | Practice notes | Maintained |