Expert Witness Journal Issue 64 December 2025 - Flipbook - Page 53
Circle Case Management ensures that desktop
reports uphold the same professional and evidential
standards as full reports, o昀昀ering an e昀케cient, coste昀昀ective option without compromising on quality or
independence.
A UK-Wide and Cross-Border Reach
Circle Case Management’s Expert Witness Panel is
available for instruction across the United Kingdom
and has rapidly expanded its reach to provide reports
in Ireland, supporting both plainti昀昀 and defence
solicitors, insurers, and rehabilitation providers.
A Transparent, Streamlined Process
This broad coverage ensures that clients can access
the right expert - no matter where they are located
- without compromising on quality, consistency, or
e昀케ciency.
From the moment an enquiry is received, Circle
Case Management’s process is characterised by
clarity, responsiveness, and transparency.
At the point of enquiry, the team provides a clear,
bespoke quotation tailored to the speci昀椀cs of the
case. This quote outlines not only the expert’s fees
but also the anticipated timeline and scope of the
instruction.
By maintaining a UK-wide panel, Circle Case
Management is also able to provide local expertise
when required, which can be particularly bene昀椀cial
in cases where regional context, such as access to
care, costings, or local service provision, is relevant
to the assessment.
Circle Case Management’s support ensures that
every stage of the process - from initial instruction to
report delivery - is handled e昀케ciently, with regular
communication and updates provided throughout.
Deferred Payment Options: Supporting
Access to Justice
A key feature that sets Circle Case Management
apart is its ability to o昀昀er deferred payment
arrangements in suitable cases, subject to approval.
For legal professionals, this means no hidden costs,
no uncertainty, and no unnecessary delays - just
a professional, accountable service designed to
make the expert instruction process as seamless as
possible.
This 昀氀exible approach recognises that many legal
cases - particularly in personal injury and clinical
negligence - are conducted under Conditional Fee
Agreements (CFAs) or may have funding tied up
until settlement.
By o昀昀ering deferred payment, Circle Case
Management ensures that access to expert evidence
is not delayed or restricted by immediate 昀椀nancial
barriers. Solicitors can proceed con昀椀dently,
knowing that the expert report will be produced
promptly and that payment will follow at an agreed
stage in the litigation process.
This 昀椀nancial 昀氀exibility re昀氀ects Circle Case
Management’s commitment to supporting both
clients and the legal profession in achieving fair and
timely outcomes.
Desktop Reports: E昀케ciency
Without Compromise
In addition to full assessments and in-person
evaluations, Circle Case Management’s panel o昀昀ers
desktop reports where appropriate.
A desktop report is based on a review of records,
medical documentation, and other evidence,
without the need for a physical assessment. These
reports are particularly valuable in cases where:
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The claimant’s condition is well-documented;
Liability or causation issues can be addressed
from existing evidence; or
A rapid turnaround is required.
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