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The Complete Guide to Instructing an Expert Witness

Everything a legal team needs to instruct the right expert with confidence.

When to instruct, single joint vs party-appointed, CPR Part 35 duties, what a defensible report contains, fees, conflicts and cross-examination. A practical guide for legal teams in England and Wales.

What is inside

  • When, and when not, to instruct
  • Single joint expert vs party-appointed
  • The CPR Part 35 duty to the court
  • What a defensible report contains
  • Fees, conflicts and independence
  • Preparing for cross-examination
  • A pre-instruction checklist

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