Expert Witness - Vol 16

'Expert Witness Vol. 16' provides unmissable knowledge on the following topics:

Lessons from recent cases: experts must be credible, objective, reasonable and not ‘advocate’

While it is unfortunate and frustrating when judges criticise expert witnesses in court, such cases ought to be considered positively as a ‘lessons learnt’ exercise. Two recent decisions highlighting the shortcomings of two separate experts provides useful insight into an expert’s strict legal and practical responsibilities.

Margin of error clarified for expert property valuers

Property valuation experts have a uniquely challenging task ahead when instructed as an expert witness. The key complicating factor is that valuations are not an exact science. Professional valuations can become mired in disagreement, especially where there is significant differential in financial terms for the parties.

SRA Accounts Rules: Holding Client Money

Following increasing regulatory concerns that some law firms utilise interest on client accounts and residual client account balances as a form of supplementary income, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) recently closed a major consultation on potential changes.

Strategic Overview of Market and Regulatory Changes

It’s now a year since the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, a key legislative change to property laws, was enacted. Under the Act – introduced under the then Conservative government - substantial adjustments to leasehold rights and ground rents (England and Wales) were introduced.

SRA Inspections – what do we need to know?

All regulated law firms need to be prepared for an inspection by the Solicitors Regulation Authority; it could come at any time. We know it may be a daunting prospect, but effective planning and preparation can make a stressful experience easier to navigate.

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