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 from 1 May 2026.
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.
18 March News Staged fee payments and EWI's Template Letter of Engagement Expert Fees, Terms and Conditions of Engagement, Staged Payments, Letter of Engagement We have been receiving queries from Members as to how they can implement staged fee payments from instructing parties, rather than simply invoicing for the full amount after delivery of the expert report. To enable Members to set out these types of payment arrangements as straightforwardly as possible, we have amended our template Letter of Engagement to include new, optional wording implementing a staged payment
17 March News The recoverability and assessment of Medical Reporting Organisation Fees Medical Reporting Agencies, 03. Setting Fees and Getting Paid, MRO, 02. Working with Agencies or Panels, Costs Judgement handed down provides greater clarity for Expert Witness Agencies/Panels. JXX (a Protected Party by his Litigation Friend ABB) v Scott Archibald [2026] EWHC 630 (SCCO)
17 March News Financial Remedies Guide 2026 Family Law, Financial Remedies Court, Financial Remedies Guide 2026 The Financial Remdies Court ('FRC') has published the Financial Remedies Guide 2026. The Guide, which took effect on 13 March 2026, brings together the core documents which underpin the FRC.