Meet the Expert Witness Panel
Circle Case Management's panel prepares expert witness reports for courts in the UK, across Europe and, on instruction, in the USA, covering care, occupational therapy, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, speech and language, midwifery and related fields.
Reports are typically completed within six to eight weeks of assessment, with desktop reviews available more quickly, and every report is quality-checked before it is sent.
Our experts can act as a party-appointed expert, a single joint expert, or a shadow expert advisor while remaining practising clinicians, which keeps their evidence current.
We provide reports for adults and children, in person or remotely, and quote transparently for each case according to its complexity.
To make an enquiry or request a CV, please call 01297 24145 or fill out the contact form below.
Yvonne Spijkerman
Clinical Director
Occupational Therapist Expert Witness
Care Expert Witness
What is an Expert Witness?
The primary role of an expert witness is to offer an impartial, independent expert opinion based on the evidence or information at their disposal.
An expert witness will be an individual with a high level of experience and knowledge in a specific field or industry, with a much deeper understanding of that particular discipline than the average layperson.
Here at Circle Case Management, we have a hugely experienced panel of experts, available to provide witness reports covering a wide range of medical and social care issues.
What kind of Witness Expert is available?
The English and Welsh courts commonly use three different types of expert witness, which are as followed:
PAE – Party Appointed Expert
This expert witness will be requested by one party within a court dispute. They are called upon to assist on areas within their expertise by providing impartial, independent opinions. Importantly, their responsibilities supersedes that of the instructing party.
SJE – Single Joint Expert
This expert witness will be called upon by parties involved in the dispute. Again, their duty is to the court to assist on subjects within their field of expertise, and, again, their independent opinion is not influenced by the fee-paying party.
Shadow Expert – Expert Advisor
The advisor provides ongoing services to one party throughout the court proceedings. Unlike the SJE and PAE, they do not have a duty to the court and will rarely be required to provide evidence as they are not covered by the Civil Procedure Rules.
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Expert Witness Panel FAQs
Are your Experts still practising clinically?
Yes. Every professional on our expert witness panel remains an actively practising clinician. Keeping their clinical skills current ensures that their evidence is contemporary, robust, and capable of withstanding rigorous scrutiny.
Do you provide remote and face-to-face assessments?
Yes. We offer both in-person assessments and digital assessments all across the UK. This allows us to deliver flexibleexpert witness services aligned entirely to your client’s physical condition and location.
Do you cover all the UK?
Yes. We have experts based right across the UK. This widespread network means we can easily match your case with a local professional who understands regional care and statutory frameworks.
What types of topics do you cover within expert service?
Our panel covers a wide range of medical and social care issues. We provide specialists across Care, Speech and Language Therapy, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Tissue Viability. We also have dedicated specialists for targeted instructions, including an occupational therapy expert witness or a nurse expert witness for clinical negligence and personal injury claims.
Do you provide reports for children and adults?
Yes. We provide expert witness reports for both adult and paediatric cases, with specialists who understand the distinct legal and clinical frameworks required for each age group.
What is your report turnaround time?
Typically, reports are completed within 6 to 8 weeks of the assessment date. If you need a faster overview, desktop reviews can be conducted much more quickly. We will always provide a clear time estimate at the point of enquiry to align with your court deadlines.
What is your cost?
We are completely transparent with our costs. Because every case varies, we provide a quote on a case-by-case basis. This is calculated according to the complexity of the medical notes and the pre-read time required.
Can you provide an Expert report that addresses both vocational and Occupational Therapy or Care aspects?
Yes, we can combine these into a dual-remit report. It will be delivered as a single comprehensive document with clearly defined sections, and the cost will reflect the multidisciplinary expert-witness input. Alternatively, you can choose to instruct two separate experts from our panel.
What is your Expert’s availability?
Availability varies depending on the specific expert and the complexity of the report required. However, we understand litigation deadlines and aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours with relevant CVs and lead times.
Can you answer specific questions we have for my client which may differ to the standard questions for an Expert?
Yes, provided the questions sit within the expert's trained remit and professional competence. Every expert nurse witness or therapist expert witness on our panel is bound by court duties to remain strictly within their area of expertise.
Are your reports quality control checked?
Yes. Every single report is quality-checked during the drafting process. This ensures that the expert has fully answered the specific letter of instruction and that the final document meets the highest evidentiary standards before it is sent to you.
Are your reports' recommendations realistic to each client situation, location and circumstances?
Contact Us
Speak to our fantastic team
Circle Case Management
Head Office
Unit 5 Fosseway Park, Harepath Road
Seaton, Devon , EX12 2WH
Telephone: 01297 24145
Richard Thorp
Managing Director 07899 094633
Pippa Bird
Director Case Management/Expert Witness 07942 898666
Yvonne Spijkerman
Director Case Management/Expert Witness 07881 904543
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