Getting the Most From Your Expert - An Update for PI Lawyers

Introduction

This webinar will provide an update on the use of experts given recent changes and ongoing pressures.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The basics of CPR 35 restrict expert evidence - British Airways Plc v Spencer
• Joint single v individual - CPR 35
• Daniels v Walker
• Is this the right expert?
• Rebecca Hepworth v Dr Amanda Coates [2025]
• Ms Julia Tosh v Mr Vivek Gupta [2025]
• The importance of proper instruction and disclosure of documents
• Wei v Long [2025]
• The importance of checking compliance with the CPR and conduct
• Liverpool City Council v A & Ors [2025]
• Form, content and length of report given the new rules
• Rule 28.14(3)(C ) and the intermediate track
• Rashpal Samrai & Ors v Rajinder Kalia
• Questions
• Discussions and joint statements
• Fabrizio D’Aloia v Persons Unknown Category A & Ors
• Costs budgets and proportionality
• There is a growing sense from the judiciary that expert evidence is ‘too expensive’
• Case preparation
• When things go wrong/trial
• Andrew Cannestra v Mclaren Automotive Events Limited [2025]
• MJS Projects (March) Limited v RPS Consulting Services Limited [2025]

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 27th January 2026

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