Expert witness fees vary by discipline, jurisdiction complexity, report length, and urgency. Country condition reports for major jurisdictions with deteriorating security conditions require more research time than straightforward cases. Oral evidence attendance attracts additional hearing fees.
Legal Aid Cases
Legal Aid practitioners must obtain LAA prior authority before instructing experts. Submit indicative fee estimates with the expert's qualifications and explanation of necessity. Do not instruct the expert to begin work until authority is granted. See our Legal Aid guide and LAA rates guide.
Private Instruction
For private cases, contact us with case details for an indicative fee estimate. Expedited instruction for listed hearings may attract additional costs — instruct as early as possible to avoid urgency premiums.