Expert in Litigation and Arbitration

Professor D. Mark Cato, MSc (Construction, Law & Arbitration), FRICS, FCIArb, Registered Arbitrator

Expert in Litigation and Arbitration is a major new work which gives the complete picture of the role and duties of the expert witness in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, USA, Australia, Hong Kong and China.

3rd Edition, 1999
978-1-85978-662-8

Price: £336 (£336.00 after discount)

Product Description

  • Use this book to maximise the appearance of expert witnesses in court - an essential text for expert witnesses, barristers and judges
  • International coverage - showing how expert witnesses can best be used around the world
  • It is fully up-to-date with the changes brought about by the Civil Procedure Rules

The Expert in Litigation and Arbitration is a major work which gives the complete picture of the role and duties of the expert witness in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, USA, Australia, Hong Kong and China. With articles and chapters from leading practitioners around the world, the book looks at the role of the expert in many different disciplines and jurisdictions, examining topical issues such as the independent status of the expert and professional liability.

If you are an expert witness - or are a barrister or court official who needs to refer to an expert witness during a case - this book will be a major asset in maximising your appearance in court.

Practical advice for expert witness appearances

The Expert in Litigation and Arbitration looks at the role of experts in both arbitration and litigation, considering how experts are currently used in civil actions and what lessons can be learnt from this. With much practical advice for the inexperienced expert witness, it covers many of the pitfalls faced by experts, looking at the various situations that can arise either in court or before an arbitrator - and allowing you to maximise your appearance in these cases.

Respected international panel of contributors

Edited by D Mark Cato - author of other books on arbitration - and with contributions from a prestigious panel of international lawyers and specialists, The Expert in Litigation and Arbitration is not only a major contribution to legal writing, it is also an immensely practical and powerful asset to anyone appearing as an expert witness. It is also the first book to incorporate the new Civil Procedure Rules specifically as they affect expert witnesses.

The Expert in Litigation and Arbitration is the definitive work on the role and use of expert witnesses and is essential reading for solicitors, barristers, expert witnesses, accredited mediators and registered adjudicators. Bring its benefits to your practice - order your copy immediately.

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