Case Study: a top 20 UK law firm clarifies executive accountability with expert witness support from Novo Executive Search and Selection

a top 20 UK law firm informs settlement discussions with Novo Executive Search and Selection's evidence-based expert report

The customer, a top 20 UK law firm, was appointed in a complex workplace accident compensation case within the infrastructure sector. Their challenge was to define executive accountability and determine appropriate compensation for loss of earnings for a senior operations leader. They engaged Novo Executive Search and Selection to provide expert witness services for this case.

Novo analyzed the infrastructure business's reporting structures and safety governance frameworks, comparing them to industry standards. They produced a formal expert report and witness statement that provided a balanced, evidence-based view of leadership accountability. This output from Novo helped clarify the distinction between executive oversight and operational control for the client, which shaped a more balanced legal position and directly informed settlement discussions. The law firm highlighted the objectivity and commercial realism of Novo's opinion as particularly valuable.