Instruction
We accept instruction as a Single Expert, a Single Joint Expert and as Expert Advisor
We can also assess reports of other experts, commenting, supplementing and, if necessary, critiquing the same, so that instructing clients can fully appreciate the significance of the evidence presented
We offer free of charge:
Initial brief discussion of the case with potential instructing solicitors over the telephone
Outline of other potential examinations that may be available to extract the maximum evidence from the documents available
Estimate of likely costs
Estimate of costs
What we need to prepare an estimate:
- Clear identification of the issues concerned
- A copy of the questioned document(s) and, if possible, a sample of some comparison documents
- With any estimate of costs, we will advise as to comparison documentation and further information required for the examination
Instruction
Should you wish to pursue the instruction we would require the following:
- Full details of all parties including solicitors instructed on the other side(s), so that a conflict check can be undertaken in the first instance
- A formal letter of instruction
- Details of any Court timetable for preparation of the report
- A full comprehensive schedule of all documentation submitted, clearly identifying the questioned document and listing all comparison material in chronological order
- Brief information as to the history of the issue, for example, details of the alleged production of the document and circumstances of signing. So as to avoid any suggestion of cognitive bias, we do not require extensive information on the case nor do we require the pleadings
- Original documents are requested for examination (if in existence) as these will contain a considerable volume of evidence not available on copies
- Written acceptance of the fee estimate and our Terms of Business
- Undertakings for the safekeeping, preservation and return of documents can be provided if required