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The Expert Witness Institute is the voice of the Expert Witness community; championing experts from all professional disciplines and the lawyers who use their services.

Our mission is to support the proper administration of justice and the early resolution of disputes through high-quality expert evidence from specialists.

 
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Since I joined the EWI in 1996, it's potential has been realized, not only in promoting integrity and justice, but in the unique camaraderie arising from it's charismatic members and their multifarious expertise.

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Dana UK Axle Ltd v Freudenberg FST GmbH [2021] EWHC 1413 (TCC), 2021 WL 02143477
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Dana UK Axle Ltd v Freudenberg FST GmbH [2021] EWHC 1413 (TCC), 2021 WL 02143477

Independence, Disclosure of instructions, Disclosure of documents relied upon, Retention of records of investigations carried out, Cooperation with the adverse party’s experts, Guidance for the Instruction of Experts in Civil C, CPR Part 35, TCC Guide, Experts meeting, 10. Report Writing, 07. Working with Instructing Parties, 11. Responding to questions, 12. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements, 09. Records Assessments and Site Visits

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Topics:            Disclosure of instructions

                        Disclosure of documents relied upon

                        Retention of records of investigations carried out

                        Cooperation with the adverse party’s experts           

                        Guidance for the Instruction of Experts in Civil Claims 2014

                        CPR Part 35

                        TCC Guide

                        Independence

                        Experts meetings

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Nov 24

Legal Update: Expert Evidence in the Court

Webinar
6:00PM - 7:00PM

Sean Mosby, EWI’s Policy Manager and Abigail Bright, Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers provide an update on some of the latest cases and share important learning points for Expert Witnesses and instructing solicitors.  Highlighting concerns illustrated by recent judgments, some of the issues that can arise in the relationship between the Solicitor and the Expert, and how to avoid them.

9
Jan 25

Becoming an expert witness: your first steps

Webinar
6:00PM - 7:30PM

Before becoming an expert witness it is essential to do your groundwork and this webinar will provide everything you need to know about becoming an expert witness, what is expected from you, how demanding this additional career could be and how fulfilling it can be.

 

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  • Expert Witness Institute, Montague Place, Quayside, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QU
 
 

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