Expert Matters

In January's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss responding to written questions. We look at the rules and regulations, discuss a couple of recent cases, and offer some advice, before hearing the thoughts of some of the members of our Editorial Committee. As always, you can also listen to our 'What's going on at EWI' and 'Newsreel' segments to keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of expert witnesses and expert evidence. 

Chapters:

00:00-Introduction

00:48-What's going on at EWI?

02:11-Regulatory Frameworks

05:48-Recent Cases

08:47-Advice and Tips

10:44-Advice from the EWI Editorial Committee

19:09-Updated EWI Guidance

19:22-Newsreel

20:17-Conclusion

Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: Responding to Written Questions | Podcast Episode 21

Join us for the last podcast of 2025! With some festive cheer, we review 2025, with the ten key issues for expert witnesses that we've seen over the course of the year. We look at our predictions from last year, make some more for 2026, before hearing from some of the members of our Editorial Committee on their 2025 highlights.

Chapters:

00:00-Introduction

01:13-Scrutiny of experts increases and more calls for regulation

03:46-Make sure you tell your instructing party of any loss of professional memberships

05:20-Getting your cv right

07:06-Make sure you pay attention to the rules and regulations

08:30-AI - pitfalls and opportunities

09:46-Informing instructing parties of previous criticism

11:40-Increasing importance of ADR

14:02-Transparency and Open Justice

15:06-Responsibilities for retirement

15:30-Don't suggest they should google it

16:58-Opening up those predictions

19:30-What to look out for in 2026

21:03-EWI Editorial Committee highlights from 2025

29:54-Newsreel

32:12-Conclusion

Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: Podcast Ep. 20: 2025 Review

In this month's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we explore recent developments in Transparency and Open Justice, looking particularly at the Transparency and Open Justice Board's recently finalised Key Objectives and the Civil Procedure Rule Committee's Access to Public Domain Documents Pilot, which commences on 1 January 2026. You can also catch our 'What's going on at EWI' and 'Newsreel' segments to keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of expert witnesses and expert evidence. 

Chapters:

00:00-Introduction

01:22-What's going on at EWI?

03:32-Introduction to Transparency and Open Justice

05:15-Access to Public Domain Documents Pilot

09:40-Implications of the Pilot for Expert Witnesses

13:04-Transparency and Open Justice Board Key Objectives

18:43-Newsreel

22:25-Conclusion

Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: Transparency and Open Justice | Podcast Episode 19

Today is the start of the 24th UK Pro Bono Week. In this extra edition of the Expert Matters Podcast we discuss the EWI's recent Partnership with the Pro Bono Expert Support Scheme with Emily Sherratt, Project Director of the National Pro Bono Centre, and James Goldsmith KC from One Essex Court. Find out about acting as a Pro Bono Expert Witness under the Scheme, how it works, the benefits, and how you can get involved if you are interested. 

Chapters

00:00-Introduction

02:01-The Pro Bono Expert Support Scheme

16:21-Conclusion

Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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October 10th is World Mental Health Day and in this month's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we look at the issue of wellbeing and resilience as an expert witness. We discuss some learnings from recent judgments, have a really insightful talk with EWI member and Clinical Psychologist Dr Claire Wilson, before hearing advice from the members of EWI's Editorial Committee. You can also catch our 'What's going on at EWI' and 'Newsreel' segments to keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of expert witnesses and expert evidence. 

Chapters:

00:00-Introduction

01:14-What's going on at EWI?

04:19-Introduction

05:00-Learnings from judgments

11:41-Dr Claire Wilson

28:15-Advice from EWI Editorial Committee members

37:00-Newsreel

39:15-Conclusion

Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In the 16th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, Simon and Sean, discuss CV Writing. We look at the purpose of expert CVs, the rules and regulations, go through a couple of cases, before hearing some great advice from the members of the EWI Editorial Committee and from Beth Rigby who presents EWI's popular CV Writing webinar. You can also catch our 'What's going on at EWI' and 'Newsreel' segments to keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of expert witnesses and expert evidence. 

Chapters:

00:00-Introduction

01:03-What's going on at EWI?

03:19-The purpose of expert CVs

06:41-Rules and regulations

08:09-Learnings from judgments

11:16-What solicitors look for in expert CVs

14:48-Tailoring your expert CV

18:13-Expert CVs when acting in other jurisdictions

19:26-EWI's CV writing webinar and toolkit

23:51-Newsreel

27:36-Conclusion

Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: ⁠Podcast Episode 16: CV Writing

In the 15th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, Simon and EWI's Membership Manager, Will Watkis, discuss the power of EWI membership and the practical and professional development that comes with EWI involvement. They unpack what EWI does, who it is for, the kinds of support and training we offer, and why being part of EWI could be a game changer for your expert witness career. Don't forget to also check out our 'What's going on at EWI' and 'Newsreel' segments to keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of expert witnesses and expert evidence. 

Chapters:

00:00-Introduction

01:49-What's going on at EWI?

03:17-The landscape for Expert Witnesses

04:11-What is EWI and who is it for?

05:10-Why members join and stay

06:32-Training and development for all stages

08:38-Ethics, standards and professional support

09:41-Real member stories

10:54-How to join and how to get more involved

11:58-Final thoughts and call to action

13:25-Newsreel

16:56-Conclusion

Details of the resources and case updates discussed in this episode are available at: ⁠Podcast Episode 15: The Power of EWI membership: Raising Standards in Expert Witness Practice

In the 14th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, Simon and EWI's Marketing and Events Manger, Heather George, reflect on their highlights from EWI's 2025 Annual Conference which was held on 20 June. The Conference featured a great line-up of panels and speakers, with keynote speeches from Lady Rose, Justice of the Supreme Court, and Lord Justice Birrs, the Deputy Head of Civil Justice. A wide range of lawyers, judges and expert witnesses joined the panel sessions, and EWI member Dr Richard Marshall provided an insightful session on AI and the Expert Witness. You can also check out our 'What's going on at EWI' and 'Newsreel' segments to keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of expert witnesses and expert evidence. 

Chapters:

00:00-Introduction

00:44-What's going on at EWI?

02:56-EWI Annual Conference 2025

03:35-Opening keynote speech: Lady Rose

09:02-Panel 1: Lessons from the Courts

16:49-Panel 2: Maintaining credibility and impact

21:01-Panel 3: The rise and relevance of ADR

23:23-Dr Richard Marshall, AI and the Expert Witness

26:26-Closing keynote speech: Lord Justice Birrs

35:40-Newsreel

40:41-Conclusion

Details of the resources and case updates discussed in this episode are available at: Podcast Episode 14: Reflections on the EWI Annual Conference 2025

In the 13th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we look at five long-standing policy issues that have had significant developments recently: (1) Transparency and Open Justice, (2) Expert Fees, (3) Expert Regulation, (4) Artificial Intelligence, and (5) Fixed Recoverable Costs. We discuss the issues, what's been happening and where developments might lead. We also say a sad farewell to our wonderful Membership Manager, Wiebke Morgan, who is retiring this month. We catch up with Wiebke to talk about her time and EWI and the most frequent errors by experts that she’s seen over her time here. And as always check out the latest news in our 'What's going on at EWI?' and 'Newsreel' segments.

Chapters:

00:00-Introduction

00:38-What's going on at EWI?

01:44-Wiebke Morgan

09:53-Transparency and Open Justice

14:15-Expert Fees

17:23-Expert Regulation

21:26-Artificial Intelligence

24:08-Fixed Recoverable Costs

26:08-Newsreel

28:16-Conclusion

Details of the resources and case updates discussed in this episode are available at: Podcast Episode 13: Long-standing Policy Issues

In the 12th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss Expert Discussions and Joint Statements. Joint Statements are critical documents in any proceeding, so join us as we discuss how to do them well and avoid the common pitfalls, look at the EWI's recently refreshed guidance, and hear top tips from Beth Rigby and Jessica Thurston, who present the EWI webinar on Expert Discussions and Joint Statements. And as usual, we begin with our segment on 'What's going on at EWI?' and end with 'Newsreel', a quick fire discussion of the key things you need to know this month. 

Chapters:

00:00-Introduction

00:32-What's going on at EWI?

01:48-What are Expert Discussions and Joint Statements?

03:25-Rules and Regulations

05:43-Key Stages

07:04-Beth Rigby's Top Tips

09:39-Jessica Thurston's Top Tips

15:38-Some lessons from the Courts

17:34-Refreshed EWI Guidance

18:28-Newsreel

20:30-Conclusion

Details of the resources and case updates discussed in this episode are available at: ⁠Podcast Episode 12: Expert Discussions and Joint Statements