1 May News Experts acting in conflict zones 07. Receiving Instructions, 09. Being instructed as a Single Joint Expert, 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits Recent events in the middle east have reminded us all how quickly dangerous situations can arise. Members may regularly act in conflict zones, or be offered work that requires them to travel to conflict zones to, for example, inspect property damage, etc. Before you accept instructions for international work in conflict zones, we recommend you stop and consider these points set out in this article.
20 April News Working with Expert Witnesses in Aviation Aviation, arbitration, ADR, Expert Determination, Canada, UK Working with expert witnesses... is a new monthly article series. The series takes a look at the role of expert witnesses in a range of sectors from the perspective of the legal and other professionals who work with them. If you are interested in being featured in the series, you can contact us at policy@ewi.org.uk. In the third article in the series, Sean Gates discusses his experience of working with expert witnesses in the aviation sector.
17 April News New EWI guidance on Marketing your Expert Witness Practice 04. Marketing Whether you are just starting out as an Expert Witness or an experienced Expert Witness looking to increase the number of instructions you are receiving, developing your approach to marketing is an important step.
17 April News Premex responds to JXX v Archibald [2026] by creating new service charge. 03. Setting Fees and Getting Paid, 02. Working with Agencies or Panels, Premex, Service Charge Experts on Premex's panel have contacted the EWI to say that they will be subject to a15% service charge (plus VAT) on all invoices.
31 March News UPDATE: New Forensic Science Regulator guidance for declaring compliance with the code of practice forensic science, 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing The guidance sets out the text that you should use in your declarations for work undertaken in England and Wales for the English and Welsh Criminal Courts.
25 March News New EWI guidance on Judicial criticism and dealing with regulatory/professional body complaints during a case We have just published our new guidance on judicial criticism and dealing with regulatory/professional body complaints during a case. Our comprehensive guide is useful for both new and experienced experts.
23 March News Working with Expert Witnesses in Serious Injury Personal injury, CPR, 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements, Serious injury, Trauma Informed Assessment Working with expert witnesses... is a new monthly article series. The series takes a look at the role of expert witnesses in a range of sectors from the perspective of the legal and other professionals who work with them. If you are interested in being featured in the series, you can contact us at policy@ewi.org.uk. In the second article in the series, Thomas Hamilton, a Senior Solicitor at Thompsons Solicitors, discusses his experience of working with expert witnesses in serious injury claims.