NLJ this week: What is the best way to deploy an expert witness in a property dispute?

Francis offers practical advice on how to go about appointing an expert, questions to ask, what the terms of appointment must cover and what the expert must do before, at, and after the appointment stage. The first stage, of course, is choosing the right expert. Francis notes: ‘The selection process is key. It is a shame that in many cases this goes wrong... Why choose an expert by a less rigorous process than selecting counsel?’

Finally, Francis advises that the key to using an expert effectively is teamwork.