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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

The Family Justice Council Experts Sub-Committee has announced an open invitation to judiciary, legal, medical, and allied professionals to register their interest in the Experts and the Family Justice System: Widening the Pool event

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Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

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Law Officers mark 25 years of Pro Bono Week

The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work

NLJ this week: Who shaped the witness’s story?

Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete

NLJ this week: Possession’s digital pitfalls

Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step

NLJ this week: Debts, disputes & digital bluster

A polished legal defence may owe more to artificial intelligence than legal merit—and creditors risk paying the price in delay and expense

NLJ this week: Costs without limits?

An indemnity costs battle with a £20m gap could reopen an important question: what weight should an approved budget carry?

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Expert Witness

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions