Last Updated: 25 December 2025
Introduction
These Terms and Conditions govern the provision of medico-legal expert services by Dr Mangattil Rajesh (“the Expert”), Consultant Spine Surgeon, operating through medicolegalspineexpert.co.uk.
By instructing the Expert, you (“the Instructing Party”) confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in full.
The Expert provides independent medico-legal opinion and expert witness services relating to spinal injuries and spinal conditions for use in civil and other legal proceedings.
Scope of Services
The Expert may provide the following medico-legal services, as instructed:
a) Preparation of medico-legal reports relating to spinal injury and spinal pathology
b) Review and analysis of medical records and associated documentation
c) Clinical examination of claimants
d) Supplementary reports and responses to questions under CPR Part 35
e) Attendance at conferences with counsel
f) Attendance and oral evidence as an expert witness in court
The precise scope of services will be agreed in writing prior to commencement of work.
Acceptance of Instructions
Instructions are accepted strictly at the discretion of the Expert.
The Expert reserves the right to decline or withdraw from instructions at any stage, including (but not limited to) circumstances involving conflicts of interest, lack of appropriate expertise, unreasonable deadlines, or insufficient information.
Submission of instructions constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.
4. Payment Terms
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The following payment terms are a fundamental condition of accepting any instruction and are strictly enforced.
4.1 Report Preparation Process
Following completion of the clinical assessment and review of the relevant medical records, the Expert will prepare a draft medico-legal report.
The Instructing Party will be notified when the draft report is complete and will be issued with an invoice for the agreed fee. A draft copy may be provided for review.
Draft reports must not be used, relied upon, reproduced, amended, or disclosed for any improper or unlawful purpose.
4.2 Payment Prior to Release of Final Report
Payment in full is required before the final report is released.
No final report will be released, shared, or transmitted until cleared payment has been received.
4.3 Non-Negotiable Payment Condition
THE EXPERT WILL NOT ACCEPT OR CONTINUE ANY INSTRUCTION WHERE THE INSTRUCTING PARTY DOES NOT AGREE TO PAYMENT IN FULL PRIOR TO RELEASE OF THE FINAL REPORT.
This condition is non-negotiable. Instructions submitted without agreement to these payment terms will not be accepted.
4.4 Method of Payment
Payment must be made by bank transfer. Payment details will be provided on the invoice.
The Instructing Party is responsible for all bank charges, transfer fees, or associated costs.
4.5 Late Payment
Late payment may attract statutory interest at a rate of 8% above the Bank of England base rate, in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
Fees
Fees will be quoted upon receipt of instructions and will reflect:
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Case complexity
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Volume of medical records
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Nature and scope of services required
No work will commence without agreement of fees.
Additional fees may apply for, but are not limited to:
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Urgent or expedited instructions
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Supplementary reports
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Responses to CPR Part 35 questions
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Conferences with counsel
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Court attendance
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Travel and accommodation where applicable
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations must be notified in writing.
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Cancellations within 15 days of the date of instruction will not incur a charge, provided no substantive work has commenced.
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Where cancellation occurs after 15 days, or after substantive work has commenced (whichever is earlier), a cancellation fee will be charged to reflect work undertaken. This may include the full fee if the report is substantially complete.
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Cancelled or postponed clinical examinations with less than 48 hours’ notice may incur a cancellation fee.
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Confidentiality and Data Protection
All information received in connection with an instruction will be treated as confidential.
Personal data will be processed in accordance with:
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The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
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The Data Protection Act 2018
Medical records and personal data will ordinarily be retained for seven (7) years following conclusion of the case, or longer where required by law, court order, or professional regulatory obligations.
Intellectual Property
Copyright in all reports and documentation prepared by the Expert remains the property of the Expert.
Upon receipt of payment in full, the Instructing Party is granted a limited licence to use the report solely for the legal proceedings for which it was commissioned.
Reports may not be published, reproduced, or distributed beyond this purpose without the prior written consent of the Expert.
Expert’s Duties and Independence
The Expert’s overriding duty is to the court.
The Expert provides an independent, objective, and unbiased opinion regardless of the identity of the Instructing Party or the party instructing the Expert.
Opinions are based on the information available at the time of reporting. The Instructing Party must promptly notify the Expert of any additional material information that may materially affect the opinion expressed.
Limitation of Liability
The Expert’s liability arising from any instruction shall be limited to the fee paid for the services provided.
The Expert shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or special loss or damage.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability which cannot lawfully be limited or excluded.
Complaints
Any complaint must be submitted in writing at the earliest opportunity.
The Expert will:
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Acknowledge receipt within 7 days
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Provide a substantive response within 28 days
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising in connection with these terms.
Amendments
The Expert reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.
The current version will be published on medicolegalspineexpert.co.uk. The Instructing Party is responsible for reviewing the Terms and Conditions prior to submitting instructions.
CPR Part 35 Compliance
The Expert provides medico-legal opinion and expert witness services in accordance with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and the associated Practice Directions.
The Expert’s overriding duty is to the court, and this duty takes precedence over any obligation to the Instructing Party.
Personal data processed in connection with CPR Part 35 instructions is handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, as detailed in the GDPR Compliance Statement and Privacy Policy published on medicolegalspineexpert.co.uk.
Contact Details
Dr Mangattil Rajesh
Consultant Spine Surgeon
GMC Registration Number: 4609245
Email: rajesh@spinesurgeon.london
Telephone: +44 7956 318383
Website: medicolegalspineexpert.co.uk