Expert views

Being the expert in a witness box can be a daunting experience, but preparation is key, according to a new book by The Nautical Institute. Guidelines for the Maritime Expert Witness provides advice to those who are new to giving expert evidence and serves as a reminder to seasoned hands. With a foreword by Sir Julian Flaux PC QC, Chancellor of the High Court, this book continues the themes developed in the The Nautical Institute’s popular Guidelines for Collecting Maritime Evidence Volumes 1 and 2 by following the dispute resolution process to its conclusion, either in court or in an arbitration or mediation hearing.