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Dr Chris Pamplin finds courts are less draconian on delays in evidence where parties are not at fault

Mark Solon narrates a tale of two experts

‘Admitting expert evidence very late in the day is a fraught business,’ writes Dr Chris Pamplin, editor of the UK Register of Expert Witnesses, in this week’s NLJ. He looks at the case of Shetty v Pennine Acute Hospitals as a case in point. There, the witness statement was ten months late

Never underestimate the importance of properly instructing expert witnesses, writes Mark Solon, founder, Bond Solon, in this week’s NLJ. He recounts a cautionary tale of high fashion, demanding celebrities and an expert witness who, as the judge put it, ‘did not fare well in the witness box’

Dr Chris Pamplin considers the test of reasonableness under CPR 35.1 when calling expert evidence

Rakesh Kapila considers how forensic accountants can assist lawyers in actions arising from alleged breaches of directors’ responsibilities

How much is a goalkeeper worth? The answer can be difficult to work out, not least because clubs want to keep such matters confidential

LexisNexis has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) product to help lawyers speedily identify the right expert.

The Family Justice Council (FJC) has published information about the Experts Sub-Committee which held its inaugural event hosted by Mr Justice Williams on 25 March 2021.

George Sim examines the importance of financial information in claims and disputes

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NLJ Career Profile: Bridget Tatham, Forum of Insurance Lawyers

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Bridget Tatham, Forum of Insurance Lawyers

Gibson Dunn—London partner promotions

Shakespeare Martineau—six appointments