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This month we have a special episode to celebrate 30 years since the Expert Witness Institute was launched on 8 November 2026. We are going to look back at the changes over the last 30 years within the world of expert evidence, look at how we have changed as an organisation, and also dip into the archive for our News Reel.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 What's going on at EWI? 05:52 Celebrating 30 years of the EWI - Single Biggest Change 25:50 Celebrating 30 years of the EWI - What our members say 31:50 Newsreel 39:49 Conclusion Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: 30 Years of Expert Evidence: Expert Witness Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠

This month on the Expert Matters Podcast, Simon and EWI's Membership Manager, Will Watkiss, discuss the EWI's project to map the Expert Witness workforce. We talk to Will Jackson from Whitespace Strategy who led the initial stage of the project, discuss the EWI survey of expert witnesses, and talk about the project's findings. After listening to the podcast, you can click on the link in the shownotes and read the full findings in the Workforce Mapping Research Report.  Chapters 00:00-Introduction 00:37-What's going on at EWI? 01:48-The Workforce Mapping Project 05:18-Will Jackson, Whitespace Strategy 14:08-Filling in and refining the Workspace Strategy data 15:01-Results of the Workforce Mapping Project 19:52-Newsreel 16:40-Case updates 18:30-Conclusion 21:45 Case updates Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: ⁠Podcast Episode 30: Expert Witness Workforce Mapping

This month on the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss acting for litigants in person. The accessibility of tools like generative AI is making litigation more accessible to unrepresented parties and it is increasingly likely that experts will be approached by litigant in person. We provide some advice for experts approached by a litigant in person and discuss how an expert should deal with the situation where their previously represented party becomes a litigant in person. Chapters: 00:00-Introduction 02:24-What's going on at EWI? 03:35-What is a litigant in person 04:46-Determining whether to act for a litigant in person 09:26-When your represented party becomes a litigant in person 13:00-Resources to share with litigants in person 13:38-Newsreel 16:40-Nord Stream v Llyod's Insurance Company 18:30-Conclusion Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: Expert Matters Podcast Episode 29: Litigants in Person

This month on the Expert Matters Podcast, we take a look at the EWI Annual Conference which was held on 19 June. The Conference got off to a great start with a keynote speech on AI & the Expert Witness by Sir Geoffrey Vos, the Master of the Rolls, and carried on with great speakers and panels. Join us on a trip down memory lane as we relive our key highlights from the event. And, 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 00:49-What's going on at EWI? 02:26-Reflections on the EWI Annual Conference 02:57-Keynote speech - Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls 06:14-Lessons from the Courts 15:59-Maintaining credibility and impact 20:17-Managing undue pressure 21:31-Legal and policy update 25:39-Communicating complex evidence 27:17-Closing keynote speech: Dr Kay Linnell OBE 29:50-A case that changed me: Karen Villabona 37:43-Newsreel 42:33-Conclusion Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: https://www.ewi.org.uk/podcast/podcast-episode-29-reflections-on-the-ewi-conference-2026

In this month's in 'A case that changed me' we are talking with Tony Saggers who is a Threat, Risk and Harm consultant, with 30 years of experience in law enforcement, intelligence, investigations and covert operations. As an expert witness, Tony has contributed to some of the UK’s most complex drug trafficking investigations/court cases and designed capabilities for drugs, firearms, border security, endangered species and mining crimes.

This month, on the Expert Matters Podcast, we take a look at the issues and challenges of being an expert advisor versus an expert witness, and especially transitioning from one to the other, with three guests who share their experiences and extremely helpful advice. We also briefly look at the role of the expert advisor when there is a Single Joint Expert, and assessors and scientific advisors. And, 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 01:11-What's going on at EWI? 04:13-The expert advisor who becomes an expert witness 05:52-Abeezar Sarela 16:54-Edward Picton 28:16-Shadow experts and Single Joint Experts 28:48-Paul Beckett 37:57-Assessors and scientific advisors 38:58-Newsreel 42:03-Car-wizard v Vixen Surface Treatments 43:52-Conclusion Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: ⁠Expert Advisor vs Expert Witness | Expert Matters Podcast

This month on the Expert Matters Podcast, we preview the EWI  Annual Conference which will be held virtually on 19 June 2026. We look at some of the themes from expert witness conferences in 2025, including talking to Holly King about 'How to reduce the re-traumatisation of claimants in medico-legal litigation claims', consider the programme for our 2026 conference, and introduce a new segment on the podcast called 'A case that changed me'. 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 00:56-What's going on at EWI? 02:00-Themes from 2025 Conferences 23:33-Preview of the 2026 EWI Annual Conference 29:40-A case that changed me 38:00-Newsreel 42:16-Conclusion Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: Expert Matters Podcast | EWI Annual Conference 2026 Preview

In April's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we take a deep dive into Marketing your Expert Witness Practice, providing practical advice on getting the basics right, developing a marketing strategy, and key marketing channels. 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 00:59-What's going on at EWI? 03:15-Developing your approach 05:35-Getting the basics right 07:08-Developing a marketing strategy 08:53-Marketing Channels and Tactics 13:05-Customer satisfaction 13:31-Views from the Editorial Committee 19:09-Common pitfalls, Top Tips and how we can support you 23:35-Newsreel 27:59-Conclusion Details of the resources, events, case updates, and othermaterials discussed in this episode are available at: ⁠⁠⁠Marketingyour Expert Witness Practice: Podcast Episode 24⁠

In March's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss some recent examples of experts in the courts, drawing out the key learning points for expert witnesses. 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 01:12-What's going on at EWI? 02:19-An expert report that is almost worse than useless 06:46-Understanding Technology 14:21-Not knowing the legal test 17:07-When your instructions limit your investigations and analysis 24:07-The less experienced expert witness 23:30-Newsreel 27:28-Conclusion Details of the resources of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: ⁠⁠⁠Experts in the courts: Podcast Episode 23

In February's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we take a look at Feedback and Criticism. We go over the rules, discuss the key recent case of Kolomoisky, and hear the thoughts and advice of the members of the EWI 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 01:12-What's going on at EWI? 02:54-What is judicial criticism 04:57-Regulatory frameworks 08:43-JSC Commercial Bank v Kolomoisky 10:40-Obtaining feedback 18:15-Dealing with criticism 23:30-Newsreel 27:28-Conclusion Details of the resources, events, case updates, and other materials discussed in this episode are available at: ⁠Feedback and Criticism: Podcast Episode 22

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode 18: Pro Bono Expert Evidence - Podcast

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wellbeing & Resilience for Expert Witnesses -...