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Experts, both medical and non-medical, came under
general criticism for failing to fully understand their
role. They should not think of themselves as part of
the “team” of one side or the other, but realise that they
are independent and objective and owe their loyalty to
the court in accordance with Part 35 of the Court Practice Rules. Experts should be aware of both the
strengths and weaknesses of the case and not merely
consider those arguments which strengthen the case
for their instructing solicitors’ client. They should
be prepared to adapt and alter their views if new evidence comes to light.
Thomas has wide experience in Private Banking,
Investment Management and Wealth Management.
Thomas spent 19 years managing Private Banks and
nearly thirty in the city managing or advising clients
on investment and banking needs. Also wide experience of UK, Offshore and International relationships.
Recent cases include working for financial institutions
and clients in Interest Rate Swaps, Property Lending
and adherence to Investment Objectives.
Has dealt with a multitude of client situations and resolved them to the satisfaction of the parties involved.
Thomas was a governor of the Expert Witness Institute from 2014 to 2020. In 2015 he was appointed on
the jury of the European Expertise and Expert Institute (‘EEEI‘) as part of the European Guide to Legal
Expertise (‘EGLE’) project. In 2019, he became a
founding member of the committee of the Expert
Witness Institute, Singapore. He is accredited by: the
UK Register of Expert Witnesses, Expert Witness Institute, Academy of Experts, CEDR, also a member of
the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Court Cross Examination a speciality, as is advising on pre-litigation
decisions on a Particulars of Claim.
Link: Scarcliffe v Brampton Valley Group Ltd [2023]
EWHC 1565 (KB)
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