Expert witnesses are required to give evidence which is “independent” of the parties. In recent times, however, this duty of independence has been enlarged by case law and also terms of appointment to require (on one view) experts to avoid conflicts of interest (actual or perceived) in giving their evidence. This may be the case even though CPR Part 35 does not mention conflicts of interest.
In this seminar Julian Bailey, a partner at Jones Day, will explore the development of the law in relation to expert evidence, and how the issue of conflicts of interest has arisen for experts
After the meeting Members are invited to Gray’s Inn Bar for networking.
Julian Bailey
Partner, Jones Day
Julian Bailey advises on international construction and infrastructure projects involving the transport, oil and gas, power (including renewables), petrochemical, industrial, retail, residential, tourism, health care, mining, marine, insurance, and defense industries. Julian has represented sovereign governments, developers, and contractors in construction and engineering projects and disputes.
Prior to joining Jones Day in 2023, Julian represented: an international contractor in an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration concerning a port project in Iraq; an international PV (photovoltaic) solar EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contractor in an ICC arbitration concerning a project in Egypt; a European contractor concerning a gas pipeline interconnector in Southeast Europe; an international contractor concerning a port project in Morocco; a European contractor in UK Supreme Court proceedings concerning a hydroelectric power project; a French/Norwegian company in High Court litigation in Northern Ireland and arbitration concerning a sub-sea electrical interconnector; a multinational engineering company in an arbitration in Qatar concerning delay and disruption to the construction and commissioning of a gas-fired power station; and a national oil company subsidiary in a dispute concerning the construction of onshore infrastructure for a LNG (liquefied natural gas) facility.
Julian was chairman of the Society of Construction Law (UK) from 2015 to 2016, the leading industry body for construction law. He is also author of Construction Law, a three-volume general text on construction law as it applies in England, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore, with an international outlook.
Julian is a visiting professor at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College, London and is an adjunct professor of law at Hamad bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar.