29 April 2026 Simon Berney-Edwards 1067 Case Updates Previous criticism used to highlight defects in expert evidence by Simon Berney-Edwards Summary The case of Maina Kumari Rai v Advantage Insurance Company Limited (T/A Hastings Insurance) [2026] EWHC 784 (KB) provides a good reminder that previous criticism can be brought up to discredit your expert evidence. Learning points for Experts Make sure you properly reflect on previous criticism and consider how you may wish to adapt your approach. If you have omitted certain tests or assessments make sure you state clearly within your report why you have not considered any particular methodology or evidence. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to judgment Share Print Tags 16. Criticism and Complaints17. Maintaining your professional edge10. Records Assessments and Site Visits Related articles Nord Stream AG v Lloyd's Insurance Company SA & Anor Neutral Citation Number[2026] EWHC 1685 (Comm) X and Y (Care Proceedings: Publication of Judgment: Criticism of Expert Witness), Re Expert Witnesses at a Turning Point Podcast Episode 28: Reflections on the EWI Conference 2026 Evie Toombes v Dr Mitchell [2021] EWHC 3234 (QB): Key Lessons for Expert Witnesses Across All Disciplines Switch article When can you challenge an Expert Determination? Previous Article Experts acting in conflict zones Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.