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Our expert witnesses act for litigation solicitors in providing expert evidence in the form of a witness statement or report for the Court in litigation proceedings, with the aim of ensuring that the funds awarded are suitable to meet their ongoing needs.
Expert witnesses can also advise on evidence submitted by the other party.
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Alexander Wright leads the team’s Expert Report service line and acts as an expert on past and future deputyship and trustee costs in litigating cases, primarily instructed by other law firms.
Alexander’s experience enabled him to play a leading role in the landmark costs case of PLK & Ors [2020] EWHC B28 (Costs), as deputy for PLK. Alexander was also Chairman of the Professional Deputies Forum in 2023 and was a leading figure in its work when he joined the board in 2019.
Alexander specialises in providing expert witness evidence in high-value personal injury and medical negligence claims involving individuals who lack mental capacity. Drawing on years of experience supporting complex litigation, Alexander delivers clear, detailed, and forward-thinking reports that accurately project the long-term deputyship and costs your clients will face.
If you are seeking clarity and credibility to your claim, Alexander will work closely with litigation solicitors to ensure every report is tailored to the unique circumstances of the individual, withstands scrutiny under the Civil Procedure Rules, and plays a pivotal role in providing the Court with an accurate assessment of the costs that will be incurred to support a severely injured claimant for the rest of their life.
Alexander supports clients and their families through the process, with budget forecasting to ensure the compensation awarded will continue to meet their ongoing needs. He also assists with the purchase and adaptation of property, investments, and ensuring that his clients have the right support around them to ensure that they have the best possible quality of life.
Partner, Expert Witness Service
Through our expert witness service, our specialist Court of Protection team are available to provide detailed statements on the following aspects:
We can provide statements for both claimants and defendants.
Our guide on the fees for expert witness services:
Statements/reports covering trust costs quoted for separately and all fees are excluding VAT.
Correspondence, conferences and revisions of drafts are all charged on a time spent basis, the hourly rate is £300 plus VAT. Please contact the team for an accurate fee proposal tailored to your needs.
Once instructed, we will confirm your deadlines and work towards meeting them. On average, we aim to deliver the work within two weeks from the date of instruction and receipt of all required documentation.
