Gathering Evidence - Civil Cases
Identifying Case Material
At 4RIIS, we specialise in conducting witness interviews and identifying, reviewing, and analysing relevant material to uncover evidence that may support or challenge a client’s position. This evidence is clearly presented as exhibits in proof statements and, if instructed and following review by a legal professional, can be incorporated into Civil Procedure Rules-compliant witness statements. These are designed to assist solicitors, direct access barristers, business managers, and HR professionals in assessing and managing cases effectively.
We understand the time-consuming and often complex nature of gathering relevant material—particularly from sources such as social media, where data is not always readily accessible.
At 4RIIS, we provide the technical expertise and tools necessary to lawfully extract and secure essential digital content.
We place strong emphasis on identifying both the strengths and potential vulnerabilities of a case from the outset. With the appropriate authorisation, we are also able to obtain additional documentation—such as medical records and other third-party materials (including via subject access requests)—which is essential to developing a robust and well-informed case strategy.
This work is especially critical in domestic cases involving allegations of harassment, stalking, or coercive and controlling behaviour—where the definitions of offences are often broad, and there may be opportunities to rebut, mitigate, or counter allegations through careful evidence gathering and analysis.
Proof Statements
At 4RIIS, we draft comprehensive proof statements that ensure all relevant information is thoroughly elicited from interviewees. These include exhibits and statements from claimants, respondents, and their witnesses across a wide range of civil matters, including family cases, business investigations, professional misconduct, claims against legal practices, and personal injury.
Whether instructed by solicitors, public access barristers or litigants in person (including businesses), we provide accurate, structured information to support case progression. Our work facilitates the compilation of Civil Procedure Rules-compliant statements for use in pre-action protocols, out-of-court settlements, and trial preparation.
CPR Compliant Statements
At 4RIIS, once a proof of evidence has been obtained and reviewed by the client, we take instructions from solicitors, public access barristers, or litigants in person—including business litigants—and, where applicable, work under appropriate supervision to assist in preparing witness statements that comply with the provisions of Part 32 (Rules 17 to 25.2) of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
This process is built on detailed interviews with witnesses—including claimants, respondents, and their supporting witnesses—and includes the exhibition of relevant material gathered during those interviews, alongside the identification and incorporation of any other pertinent evidence.