Expert Matters

Preview of the EWI Annual Conference 2026

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 [https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/ArticleID/1060/ArtMID/1215/preview/true]

Marketing your Expert Witness Practice

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: ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/ArtMID/1215/ArticleID/1006/preview/true]Marketingyour Expert Witness Practice: Podcast Episode 24⁠ [https://www.ewi.org.uk/podcast/Podcast-Episode-24-Marketing]

Experts in the courts

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: ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/ArtMID/1215/ArticleID/1006/preview/true]Experts in the courts: Podcast Episode 23 [https://www.ewi.org.uk/podcast/Podcast-Episode-23-Experts-in-the-Courts]

Feedback and Criticism

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: ⁠ [https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/ArtMID/1215/ArticleID/1006/preview/true]Feedback and Criticism: Podcast Episode 22 [https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/ArticleID/1024/ArtMID/1215/preview/true]

Responding to Written Questions

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 [https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/ArtMID/1215/ArticleID/1006/preview/true]