A judge's criticism of the experts -- the Igloo case
Channel: Bond Solon
Date: 2013-10-24

The Igloo  case raised several important issues for experts resulting in judicial criticism. Mike Grant, solicitor with Weightmans, discusses the lessons for experts including:

How to produce joint statements
The importance of being properly independent and objective
Being qualified and experienced in the appropriate fields
Giving transparent explanations of findings
How experts should conduct themselves
Not just putting forward or emphasising the points that support the client's case
The impact on costs

Further reading:
Substantive judgment - http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/TCC/2013/1718.html
Costs judgment - http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/TCC/2013/1859.html
A short article on the Igloo case which contains some interesting comments on the respective experts' involvement - http://www.weightmans.com/press/indemnity_costs_%E2%80%93_a_taste_of_t.aspx

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