Expert Evidence

Evans v Barclays: This case is a landmark decision regarding the UK’s use of Class Actions. It also confirmed the importance of the discretionary powers afforded to the UK’s specialist tribunals in exercising their “gatekeeper" function. See: https://bit.ly/4rsd5Cm

Expert witnesses can be invaluable in giving advice on what documents to request under disclosure. The Defendants' expert was praised for the assistance provided to the court. See: https://bit.ly/433nbjn

The Owners of the “Christos Theo” v The Owners of the “Aliki” | Expert Evidence This case concerns a "near miss" at sea but provides valuable insights into the importance of expert witnesses. Background The owners of the Christos Theo (the Claimants) made a claim against the owners of the Aliki (the Defendants) for damage sustained to their vessel, following a grounding caused....

Further clarification on how banking contracts should be understood. A bank is not allowed to act in a way that is irrational, arbitrary or capricious but may act in their own self interests. This case will be of interest to both lenders and borrowers for the future. See: https://bit.ly/3W7vE0V

Important case highlighting the challenges faced by lawyers as historic common law intersects with new technologies. Claimants have the opportunity to revisit their claims with a new perspective. Read more: https://bit.ly/44St98t