A guide for lawyers and clients on instructing a maritime expert: what to send, conflict checks, choosing a discipline and agreeing scope.
A short note on the parties, the issues in dispute, the forum and any procedural deadlines is enough to start. If documents are already available, such as the charterparty, survey reports or the pleadings, they help us identify the right discipline and give a realistic fee estimate.
We run a conflict check, then propose one or more experts with their CVs, rates and availability. Once you choose, the expert's engagement terms are agreed directly, and we stay involved to coordinate timetables, joint meetings and any additional disciplines the case needs.
Deadline-driven instructions
Dispute instructions are often time-critical. Submit your requirement with parties, expertise needed and relevant deadlines for a prompt response.
