THE JOINT EXPERT AND THE MEETING OF EXPERTS: WEBINAR 1ST OCTOBER 2025: WITH SOME IMPORTANT RECENT DEVELOPMENTS CONSIDERED

There have been some interesting decisions this year about the significance of the joint meeting of experts and also about the role of the “joint expert”. These decisions will be looked at in this webinar as they highlight the importance of a detailed knowledge of the issues relating to this aspect of expert evidence.

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“…the joint meeting of the experts provides an opportunity for the experts to revise their opinions as appropriate, and the court expects the experts to engage properly and objectively with the evidence of the other side. If an expert fails to do so, but then changes their position on a particular point during the course of cross-examination, the court must then determine the case having regard to that change of position. The party relying on that expert cannot expect the court to allow it to attempt to salvage its position by advancing an entirely new case at that stage, on the basis of an analysis that has not previously been considered by either of the experts in their reports.”

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MATTERS BEING COVERED IN THE WEBINAR

Using the latest rules, guidance, and case law the webinar will highlight common issues and equip you with practical knowledge to avoid costly mistakes.

Key topics include:

• The rules and guidance on instructing jointly instructed experts
• Common errors that have led to adverse outcomes in recent cases
• How to approach and manage joint meetings of experts
• Examples of improper conduct and how to avoid it
• Practical tips to safeguard your case and client interests