The Law Society of Scotland Expert Witness Directory has been set up to help members source expert witnesses, professional witnesses and judicial experts across a wide range of specialisms. You can search by specialist area and location in this easy-to-use tool.

Checking process

The expert witnesses in this directory have provided two professional references from practising solicitors or advocates who have instructed them within the last three years. Find out more about the checking process here.

Our listed expert witnesses have also signed up to our code of practice.

How to join the directory

If you are interested in taking an entry in the directory please contact Charlotta Cederqvist [email protected] or 0131 476 8166 to get further information about the application process and fees.

The Law Society of Scotland accepts no responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage arising from use of this directory by any person, including, for the avoidance of doubt, loss or damage arising from any lack of competence or probity, or the negligence of any expert listed herein. All persons who use this directory do so entirely at their own risk and the Law Society of Scotland does not warrant the credentials of the individuals concerned nor that the information contained herein is complete or accurate.

This directory has been created solely for use by the legal profession and is not a consumer guide to provision of specialist services. It contains details of individuals who may be prepared to act as expert witnesses but it is incumbent on all legal professionals to exercise all professional skill and judgement when choosing and instructing any expert witness.