October 15, 2024
Ex parte proceedings are legal actions initiated by one party without representation of, or notification to, the other party. In the context of construction disputes, ex parte proceedings can present unique challenges for expert witnesses.
In an article for the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors’ (CICES) 2024/2025 Construction Law Review, Associate Director Daniel Shaw shares lessons learned from his recent ex parte experience in ICC arbitration and discusses the roles of both the expert and the tribunal in ex parte proceedings. Mr. Shaw emphasizes the importance of prioritizing thoroughness and maintaining objectivity to ensure the tribunal receives an impartial, accurate understanding of a case.
Business Interruption Claims Arising from the Middle East Conflict
The current conflict in the Middle East has been as disruptive commercially as it has been geopolitically. Many businesses operating in the region are suffering from a combination of sharp demand declines, blocked routes to market, surging input costs, and physical damage to assets.
Secretariat Earns No. 1 Rank in the GAR Power Index for Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, Secretariat has been ranked No. 1 in the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index 2026, unveiled March 26 at the GAR Awards during Paris Arbitration Week. For the third consecutive year, Secretariat has been ranked No. 1 in the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index 2026, unveiled March 26 at the GAR Awards during Paris Arbitration Week.
Human factors experts play a critical role in infant formula and nutrition‑product litigation because the central questions in these cases—what caregivers perceive, understand, retain, and ultimately do—are questions about human capabilities and limitations, not merely regulatory compliance.