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SJ Expert Witness Supplement

6 Jul 2015News

By Jean-Yves Gilg

An update on the role of expert witnesses in the law

Latest Articles

Getting service of a claim right in litigation

Emma Lowe explains why proper service of a claim is crucial in litigation and how to avoid common pitfalls that can derail a case.

Failing survivors: what is going wrong in tackling violence against women and girls

Sasha Rozansky, a Partner at Deighton Pierce Glynn, takes a look at the disappointing findings set out in the National Audit Office’s report on tackling violence against women and girls and asks whether the failings may lead to a breach of the public sector equality duty

Banks fined over competition breach

Four major banks have agreed to settle cases related to competition breaches in the UK government bond market

Aston University law students gain career insights from Justice Secretary

Aston University law students received valuable career guidance during a visit from the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Shabana Mahmood MP, who met undergraduates and viewed the university’s teaching facilities

Dechert seeks to defend Privilege in Azima hacking case

In the latest development in the long-running dispute in which Farhad Azima has sought to uncover the truth behind his hacking, Dechert LLP have filed a Motion in North Carolina in a case which they are not a party to.

Balancing Express and Implied terms in construction contracts

Jamie Swan explains how clear contract drafting is essential to avoid disputes over implied terms, while highlighting the limits of judicial intervention

The Public Accounts Committee's report on tax evasion in the retail sector

Adam Craggs and Jasprit Singh, from Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, share their thoughts on the Public Accounts Committee’s criticisms of HMRC’s approach to tax evasion in the retail sector

Bankers lobby Reeves on non-dom reform

City bankers have urged Rachel Reeves to reconsider non-dom tax changes amid growing concerns over inheritance tax

Legal marketing trends revealed

Survey Unveils Key Insights into Marketing Practices, PR Strategies, and Referral-Based Business Generation

Advising clients on artificial intelligence

In this article, Karen Holden explores the key considerations lawyers need to address when advising commercial clients on artificial intelligence-related projects

SJ Interview: Honor Giles

Honor Giles, Partner and Mediator at Maguire Family Law speaks to the Solicitors Journal about the changes being implemented to family law and whether further reform is needed

The new ethical turn

In the March 2025 foreword, Stephen Mayson examines the growing ethical scrutiny on lawyers and the urgent need for accountability