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Demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to quality assurance and best practice

Validate your organisation’s commitment to quality assurance and best practice in the Expert Witness field with EWI Corporate Membership.

Open to any organisation that employs or manages a panel of Expert Witnesses, Corporate Membership is a valuable connection to the Expert Witness community.

You’ll be a part of a network of professionals committed to maintaining the highest standards in expert evidence, with access to discounts, industry insights and professional development opportunities for your Experts.

 

 

Benefits of Corporate Membership

Recognition & Visibility

  • Validation of your organisation’s commitment to quality assurance and best practice
  • Use the EWI logo on your website and letterhead
  • Organisation listing in EWI Find an Expert online directory
  • Member referral service connecting you with potential instructing parties
  • Opportunity for your Experts to join EWI Working Groups

 

Workforce Development

  • Access to EWI competency framework and training programs
  • Discounted rates for EWI courses, workshops and conferences
  • Tailored in-house training at reduced rates
  • Stay up to date with the latest Expert Witness insights
  • Access the EWI helpline

 

Partnership, Networking, and Advocacy

  • Network with Expert Witnesses at EWI events & conferences
  • Influence our advocacy work by contributing to consultation responses

 

Discount of membership fees:

  • 15% off for Corporate Members' Experts
  • 20% off for Corporate Partners' Experts
  • Free membership for lead contact
  • Flexible invoicing for corporate Experts
  • Promotional material to engage your Expert network

 

Corporate Membership Options

There are two levels of Corporate Membership to choose from, depending on the level of vetting and quality assurance that your organisation carries out.

 

Corporate Member

Organisations that:

  • Verify experts’ CVs, professional registration and indemnity insurance.
  • Encourage Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Have at least one EWI member on the management team.

 

Corporate Partner

Meets all Corporate Member requirements, plus:

  • Reviews expert reports for quality and compliance before accepting Experts.
  • Maintains systems for ongoing training and issue resolution.
  • Ensures employees stay up to date with best practices.

 

“We are delighted to be partnering with the EWI, an organisation for whom we have great respect. Both the judiciary and medical royal colleges have highlighted the value of focussed training and CPD for expert witnesses. The EWI have a great track record in delivering this and beyond that they provide a forum for networking, advice and a voice for the Expert Witness community. Their approach complements the support we offer to the Expert Witnesses on our panel, who strive for excellence in their work.”      MAPS Medical

 

Expectations for Corporate Membership

As a Corporate Member of EWI, your organisation commits to:

  • Appoint a named contact as a full EWI member
  • Promote EWI membership and event participation among staff/panel members
  • Maintain processes to ensure Expert quality, including CV checks, professional registration, and indemnity insurance
  • Encourage Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for experts

Corporate Partners must also:

  • Regularly assess expert reports for quality and compliance
  • Have systems to address issues and uphold best practices
  • Ensure staff/panel reports meet EWI standards

The Corporate Member logo may only be used on your corporate website and letterhead — not on individual profiles, CVs or other documents. Personal membership logos are available for Full, Certified, or Fellow Members.

 

Corporate Membership Fees

Annual Fee 2024/2025: 

Corporate member: £915 

Corporate partner: £1,140 

 

Annual Fee 2025/2026: 

Corporate member: £945

Corporate partner: £1,175

 

Our subscription year runs 1st November - 31st October. Annual fees will be calculated pro-rata.

 

How to apply for Corporate Membership

Contact us to state your interest in applying. We will provide you with a registration link to apply for membership. 

As part of your application, you will need to provide

  • Company details
  • Information about the areas of expertise covered by the organisation and geographical coverage
  • Details of your vetting and quality assessment procedures (as applicable to the category you are applying for). 

Potential corporate members and partners will be assessed to make sure they have the appropriate procedures in place for their package level. 

Enquire about Corporate Membership