Editor, Solicitors Journal

Expert Witness Supplement Spring 2016

16 Feb 2016News

By Jean-Yves Gilg

SJ's dedicated supplement covering the work of expert witnesses is now available to view online

SJ's dedicated supplement covering the work of expert witnesses is now available to view online

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