Expertwitness

30th August 2025

Expert Witnesses’ Duty to Disclose Prior Judicial Criticism: A Medico-Legal Perspective

In the recent decision of JSC Commercial Bank Privatbank v Kolomoisky & Ors [2025] EWHC 1987 (Ch), Mr Justice Trower reaffirmed a critical—but sometimes overlooked—duty incumbent upon expert witnesses: the obligation to disclose previous […]
20th August 2025

Expert Evidence vs. Common Sense in Medico-Legal Adjudication: Insights from Lawless v Keatley

The High Court’s judgment in Lawless v Keatley [2025] IEHC 364, delivered by Mr Justice Twomey on 26 June 2025, delivers vital guidance on the roles of expert […]
11th August 2025

The Hidden Risk of Anchoring: Lessons from Skykomish Ltd v Gerald Eve LLP[2025] EWHC 1031 (Ch)

In the recent High Court decision of Skykomish Ltd v Gerald Eve LLP [2025] EWHC 1031 (Ch), although not arising from a clinical context, an important […]
10th July 2025

Expert Evidence: Judicial Discretion and the Threshold of Necessity

In the medico-legal context, the role of expert evidence is often considered indispensable, particularly in matters requiring clinical interpretation. However, not all cases warrant the engagement […]