Expert Legal Reports
Microbiology Consultancy
Liability Advice
The Work We Do
Working closely with our clients, we provide a professional and timely service in all Microbiological matters. We cover the full journey from initial Expert report to court appearances, including Joint Expert Reports.
Expert Reports
Our experts will provide a full Report from careful consideration of the case material available with opinions formed using recent scientific literature, local and seasonal trends in microbiological epidemiology, and symptomological data.
Joint Statements
During a conference call with the opposing Expert, our Experts will diligently discuss the known details of the case and, where opinions differ, the scientific rationale the leads our Experts to that opinion. Based on these discussions, we will produce a joint report highlighting where Experts agree and have opposing opinions on the case.
Court Appearances
Our experts are experienced in giving independent and effective evidence before the courts.
Trained to Bond Solon expert witness standards, we assist the court by identifying the key microbiological issues, explaining complex science clearly, and presenting opinions that are robust, balanced and evidence-based. We are familiar with the duties of an expert witness and the demands of cross-examination, and our evidence is delivered in a measured, professional and impartial manner.
Our focus is on helping the court understand the scientific basis of the case and its relevance to the issues in dispute.
Advice on Liability
We provide clear and strategic microbiological advice to support liability assessment in contentious matters.
Our opinions address causation, breach, standard of care and alternative explanations, grounded in microbiological science, laboratory findings and relevant guidance or standards. Where appropriate, we identify evidential weaknesses, uncertainties and competing hypotheses.
This advice is designed to assist legal teams at all stages of a dispute, from pre-action evaluation through to litigation and settlement strategy. Our opinions are independent, defensible and tailored to the legal issues in question.
