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High Court (King’s Bench Division)
[2026] EWHC 2294 (KB)
An expert may have sound reasons for favouring a particular answer. But explaining those reasons is only part of the task. Where there are competing opinions, the report also needs to show that they have been considered fairly, including the…
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
[2026] EWHC 1753 (KB)
The High Court’s judgment in Various Claimants v Mercedes-Benz Group AG and others [2026] EWHC 1753 (KB) is a useful reminder that technical expertise, however impressive, is only part of the job of an expert witness. The litigation involved a…
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
[2026] EWHC 1420 (KB)
A High Court decision provides a useful warning for professionals who become expert witnesses in matters in which they have already been involved. In MSA Properties Ltd v The Drapery Northampton Ltd [2026] EWHC 1420 (KB) , the court had…
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
[2025] EWHC 3118 (KB)
No doubt at least some members will have received some shiny new tech gadgets in their Christmas stockings, but as you get to know the latest toys we start 2026 with a reminder to be aware of the possibility that…
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
[2025] EWHC 1907 (KB)
Academy commentary on Rebecca Hepworth v Dr Amanda Coates, discussed in “Expert gold dust. Agreed expert evidence benefits the court and the parties.”.
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
[2025] EWHC 2243 (KB)
Academy commentary on Aaabar v Gemcore, discussed in “Expert gold dust. Agreed expert evidence benefits the court and the parties.”.
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
[2025] EWHC 2002 (KB)
Insights into expert practice in different jurisdictions can be very helpful, not least because they often show that there are good and bad experts everywhere. DHV v Motor Insurers’ Bureau was an unusual case about the compensation due to a…
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
[2025] EWHC 1844 (KB)
A recent case about a snowmobile accident ( Cannestra v McLaren Automotive Events ) has been much commented on because the Claimant seems to have constructed a version of events somewhat at odds with his comments at the time that…
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
[2025] EWHC 1261 (KB)
Academy commentary on Philipa Hodgson v Dr Daniel Hammond & Anor, discussed in “Hired gun? How to avoid being seen as an advocate for your client.”.
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
[2025] EWHC 869 (KB)
Academy commentary on Rajan Marwaha v Director of Border Revenue & Anor, discussed in “Expert or not expert? Spot the difference?”.
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
[2025] EWHC 983 (KB)
Academy commentary on Morriss v London Borough of Hillingdon, discussed in “It was this big, really! Exaggeration has no place in expert evidence.”.
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
[2025] EWHC 272 (KB)
Academy commentary on MARK DOBSON v THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE, discussed in “Goldilocks expert reports? How to make your report just right.”.
