Expert witness service

Preliminary technical note

The preliminary technical note is a written note of 1 to 2 pages that assesses the viability of an expert report or the weak points of the opposing one. It helps you decide on solid ground before commissioning a full report. From €180 + VAT (€217.80 incl. VAT), an amount deducted from the report if you commission it.

From: €180 + VAT (€217.80 incl. VAT)
Turnaround: 3 working days

Free initial consultation See fees

When you need it

Before deciding whether to commission a full expert report.
You have received an opposing expert report and want to know whether challenging it is worthwhile.
You are about to submit digital evidence and want to know its weak points before the other side does.
You need a quick written technical opinion to assess the case with your client.

What we deliver

A technical note of 1 to 2 pages.
The relevant technical facts, with their strengths and weaknesses.
A recommendation: commission the report, challenge or do nothing.
The cost of the note is deducted from the report if you commission it.

How we work

ConsultationWe review the case and the available material in the initial consultation.
QuoteFixed written quote and advance payment.
AnalysisWe study the material and write the note.
DeliveryWe send you the note and go through it with you.

Turnaround: 3 working days

Price and terms

Prices are shown excluding VAT and with VAT included (21%).

From

€180 + VAT (€217.80 incl. VAT)

Deducted from the report if you commission it.

Technical hour

€95 + VAT (€114.95 incl. VAT)

per technical hour

Urgency

A surcharge of +50% on the service price, with delivery within 72 hours, where the case allows it.

Advance payment

Advance payment of 100% on engagements of up to €600. Above that amount, 50% on accepting the quote and 50% on delivery.

Ratification at trial

Ratification of the report at trial, in person, in Galicia, Asturias, León and Madrid.

A fixed written quote before starting.
The report follows UNE 197001:2019 and is checked with our own Checker before delivery.
Deadlines are working days from receiving the material and acceptance of the quote.
Prices are shown without VAT and with VAT included.

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Frequently asked questions

How does it differ from an expert report?

It is a short note to help you decide and is not meant to be filed in the proceedings. The expert report is, and it follows UNE 197001:2019.

Is it deducted from the report?

Yes. If you later commission the report, the cost of the note is deducted.

How long does it take?

3 working days from receiving the material and acceptance of the quote.

Can it tell me that the opposing report is weak?

It tells you what the material allows us to conclude, with its limits. We do not promise an outcome in the proceedings.

Regulations and case law

Shall we talk about your case?

Start with the free initial consultation: we will tell you whether a report is worthwhile and what material to keep.

Free initial consultation

Phone: +34 619 314 915 · Email: info@mereba.com