Related Sector: Expert Witness
The Igloo case raised several important issues for experts resulting in judicial criticism. Mike Grant, solicitor with Weightmans, discusses the lessons for experts including:
- How to produce joint statements
- The importance of being properly independent and objective
- Being qualified and experienced in the appropriate fields
- Giving transparent explanations of findings
- How experts should conduct themselves
- Not just putting forward or emphasising the points that support the client's case
- The impact on costs
Further reading:
Substantive judgment
Costs judgment
A short article on the Igloo case which contains some interesting comments on the respective experts’ involvement.
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