A judge’s criticism of the experts – the Igloo case – 24.10.2013 VIDEO

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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 
Costs judgment 
A short article on the Igloo case which contains some interesting comments on the respective experts’ involvement.