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.
87 Secretariat Professionals Named in Lexology Index 2025 Consulting Expert Reports
Secretariat is pleased to share that 87 of our experts have been named in the Lexology Index 2025 Consulting Expert Reports series, achieving recognition as global industry leaders across several key categories.
CPSC Redirects Lithium-Ion Battery Rulemaking for Micromobility Products
Regulatory updates don’t always make headlines, but they can shape the future of industries. The CPSC’s recent procedural move on lithium-ion battery safety for micromobility products is a perfect example. Sam Madden breaks down the latest developments in a short summary.
Shalabh Gupta and Amran Nawaz, Associate Directors in Secretariat’s Global Sports Consulting practice, were recently quoted in an S&P Global article discussing sports team acquisition and valuation trends.