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CPR Part 35

What CPR Part 35 means for your instruction.

CPR Part 35 governs the use of expert evidence in civil proceedings in England and Wales. It sets out the expert's duties to the court and the requirements for expert reports.

Duty to the Court

The expert's primary duty is to the court, overriding any obligation to the instructing party. The expert must be, and be seen to be, independent.

Form of the Report

Expert reports must contain a statement of the expert's qualifications, the substance of instructions, and a declaration of truth and compliance.

Meetings of Experts

The court may direct that experts in the same discipline meet to identify areas of agreement and disagreement, and produce a joint statement.

Questions

Common questions about expert witness instructions

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CPR Part 35 governs the use of expert evidence in civil proceedings. A Part 35 expert owes their primary duty to the court. Key Ledgers is fully CPR Part 35 qualified and listed on the UK Register of Expert Witnesses.
Yes. Key Ledgers accepts single joint expert (SJE) appointments in appropriate cases. An SJE is instructed jointly by both parties, with the report addressed to the court rather than either party.
Yes. We are available for cross-examination in the High Court, County Court and Crown Court. We also attend meetings of experts and produce joint statements.
Timelines depend on complexity and document volume. We always work to agreed court timetables. Urgent instructions can be accommodated where capacity allows.
Key practice areas include forensic accounting, business interruption and quantum loss, PCP and consumer finance, affordability, fraud and audit-related matters.