THE ROLE OF LEADING COUNSEL IN RELATION TO EXPERT REPORTS AND WITNESS STATEMENTS: A CLIENT CAN PAY FOR WHAT THEY WANT, BUT THESE COSTS WILL NOT BE RECOVERABLE INTER PARTES

How far should leading counsel, or counsel generally, be involved in the preparation of expert reports and witness statements?   One obvious reply is "not at all", given that the evidence should come from the expert or witness.  These issues were considered in the context of a costs budget. The role...