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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…
First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
An expert is perfectly entitled to reach a strong opinion which supports the case of the party instructing them. The difficulty is when the reasoning appears to work the other way round, with the party’s case driving the expert opinion.…
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…
Administrative Court
[2026] EWHC 1116 (Admin)
Not later. In the report. If an expert opinion depends on incomplete data, assumptions or qualifications, those limitations belong in the written report. Not in cross-examination. Not in re-examination. Not only after the tribunal asks the right question. In Mew…
Family Court
[2025] EWFC 132
Academy commentary on Re X and Y (Care Proceedings: Fact Finding: Death of a Child: Expert Evidence), discussed in ““The expert had only skimmed the papers.””.
Family Court
[2026] EWFC 132
Academy commentary on Re X and Y (Care Proceedings: Publication of Judgment: Criticism of Expert Witness), discussed in ““The expert had only skimmed the papers.””.
High Court (Chancery Division)
[2026] EWHC 1182 (Ch)
Some specialist areas of expertise are so niche that it’s almost impossible to find experts who are free of previous involvement with one or more parties to a dispute. In a recent case requiring expert evidence in mine surveying (…
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.”.
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
[2025] UKFTT 1092 (PC)
Academy commentary on DRPS Property v Residential Marine, discussed in “Expert overload. Is there such a thing as too much expert evidence?”.
Commercial Court
[2025] EWHC 1586 (Comm)
Academy commentary on Energygen and Hyundai v HD Korea Shipbuilding, discussed in “Expert overload. Is there such a thing as too much expert evidence?”.
