03 February 2026 Keith Rix 1454 Case Updates The expert's flawed understanding of the intermediary's role by Keith Rix Commentary It appears that in this case an expert recommended the appointment of an intermediary without understanding the role of an intermediary. The court did accommodate proper breaks and ensured clear explanations as to the charges faced. Learning points: The role of an intermediary is to help with communication. An expert who considers that a defendant might need an intermediary should advise the instruction of an intermediary with a view to identifying any communication difficulties with which they might assist and give their reasons. Clear explanations as to the charges faced by a defendant are in the first instance a matter for the defendant’s lawyers and not for an intermediary. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to the Judgment Share Print Tags Intermediary06. Rules and Regulations11. Report Writing Related articles Expert Report or MG11 form? Lorimer-Wing v Hashmi [2026] EWHC 1843 (Ch) Dermot Speight & Ors (as trustees of the Thornaby Angling Association) v Robert James Pickersgill [2026] EWCC 48 Be cautious when accepting instructions from a Litigant in Person A Day in the Life of a Physiotherapy Expert Witness Switch article The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care v PPE Medpro Limited [2025] EWHC 2486 (Comm) Previous Article Alame & Ors v Shell PLC & Anor [2025] EWHC 1539 (KB) Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.