EWI Study Day 2026

Stewarts Law

15 Oct 2026

9:00AM - 4:30PM

This full day event brings together seasoned professionals for interactive group discussions, legal panels, and practical seminars focused on our 2026 theme: Mastering the Witness Box. Discover how to navigate cross-examination with confidence, maintain your independence under pressure, and build a thriving expert witness practice.
This study day will be valuable for both new and experienced Expert Witnesses.

Programme

EWI Study Day: Mastering the Witness Box: From Preparation to Persuasion

09:00 – 09:25 | Registration & Coffee

Networking

9:25 – 9:30 – Welcome – Simon Berney-Edwards

09:30 – 10:30 - Opening Session: The Psychology of the Witness Box. Panel

Sam Makkan
Vicki Williams - Stewarts Law
Additional panel members tbc

10:30 – 10:45 - Morning Break & Transition

Groups split into Group A and Group B.

10:45 – 12:30 - Practical Rotation 1 (105 Minutes)

  • Group A: Guided Tour of the Royal Courts of Justice
  • Group B: Practical workshop – session details tbc

12:30 – 13:30 - Networking Lunch (1 Hour)

13:30 – 15:15 - Practical Rotation 2 (105 Minutes)

  • Group A: Guided Tour of the Royal Courts of Justice
  • Group B: Practical workshop – session details tbc

15:15 – 15:30 - Afternoon Tea & Re-group

15:30 – 15:50 – Legal update: Recent cases and policy updates

15:50 – 16:20 - Cross-examination – the context and Post-Court Admin – Panel Session

16:20 | Close of Study Day – Simon Berney-Edwards

CPD: 7 hours

We would like to give special thanks to Stewarts Law for allowing us to hold the event at their offices.

Thank you also for the support from our event sponsor Expert Genie Pro,


 
Prices:

Early bird rate valid until 30th July 2026
Members £225 / Non-members £275

Full rate from 1 August
Members £275 / Non-Members £325

To kick off the EWI's 30th Anniversary celebrations, we are holding our Annual Sir Michael Davies Lecture on the evening of Thursday 15th October. Following our daytime Study Day, this year's lecture will include a formal three-course dinner.

Special Offer: If you book both the Study Day and the Lecture at the same time, you will receive an automatic 10% discount at checkout.

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  • Cancellations received more than 50 business days prior to the event – A full refund will be given.
  • Cancellations received 26 -50 business days prior to the event – A 75% refund will be given.
  • Cancellations received 16-25 business days prior to the event – A 50% refund will be given.
  • Cancellations received less than 15 business days prior to the event – no refund will be given.

Please note, any delegates who do not attend on the day will not receive a refund.  Access to the event will be denied if payment in advance has not been made. Online events are recorded and will be made available to delegates for two years from the date of the event.

The EWI reserve the right to cancel any event with a minimum of 3 business days’ notice and will provide a full refund to delegates.

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The Expert Witness Institute (EWI) is committed to providing an inclusive, safe and harassment free event for participants (members and non-members) and speakers regardless of disability, race, gender identity, religion and any characteristics as outlined in The Equality Act 2010. If you witness or experience harassment, please speak to a member of the team immediately so that the issue can be investigated and if necessary, steps can be taken to remove the participant(s).

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Event content is provided to members and non-members of the Expert Witness Institute in support of their work. It represents the Institute’s view of good practice in a particular area, and members are not obliged to follow it. It does not constitute legal or professional advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that the content is accurate, up to date, and useful, the Expert Witness Institute will not accept any legal liability in relation to it. If specific advice or information is required, then a suitably qualified professional should be consulted.

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