Expert Witness Institute: Championing Experts in Legal Disputes

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Discover the mission of the Expert Witness Institute in supporting justice administration through high-quality expert evidence. Explore membership benefits and the voice of the expert witness community. Join to gain recognition, advocacy, and career support.

  • Legal
  • Expert Witness
  • Justice
  • Membership
  • Advocacy

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  1. NIFA Conference 18thNovember 2021 Refresher and update Miss Kay Linnell FCA Fellow, Governor and Vice-Chair of the Expert Witness Institute www.ewi.org.uk

  2. Kay Linnell Miss Kay Linnell FCA, MBA, CFE, F.EWI, Chartered Arbitrator, Certified Mediator. Governor/ Director Expert Witness Institute www.ewi.org.uk

  3. Topics Living life as an Expert Ikarian Reefer Deciding which cases to refuse Terms and Conditions Meetings of Experts Joint Statements Guidance Expert Witness Institute Academy of Experts (4/11/21) Some cases to remember www.ewi.org.uk

  4. Cases TMO Renewables Ltd c Yeo & others (2021) EWHC 2033 (Ch) De Sena v Notaro [2020] EWHC 1031 (Ch) WWRT Limited v Tyshchenko [2021] EWHC 939 (Ch) PCP Capital Partners LLP v Barclays Bank PLC [2021] EWHC 307 (Comm), 2021 WL 00741982 Byrne v R [2021] EWCA Crim 107 Saxby v UDG Healthcare (UK) Holdings Limited [2021] EWHC 144 (Ch) Bux v General Medical Council [2021] EWHC 762 www.ewi.org.uk

  5. Final Words A Cautionary tale ADT v BDO Binder Hamlyn (1996) BCC808 www.ewi.org.uk

  6. Who are we 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. www.ewi.org.uk/membership

  7. Why join? We offer different levels of membership depending on experience for experts and associate membership for those who work with or employ experts. By joining EWI, you benefit from: Member Discounts Profile, Status and Recognition Community Advocacy Career support and guidance www.ewi.org.uk/membership

  8. 1. Profile, Status and Recognition Use of EWI Member logo as a mark of quality and reliability. Use of EWI Post-nominals for Fellows and Individual and Certified members. Free listing in our Find an Expert directory used by instructing parties to source Expert Witnesses. www.ewi.org.uk/membership

  9. 2. Career support Competency framework for Expert Witnesses (to be released shortly) Member discounts on EWI's comprehensive programme of training courses, webinars, conferences and pre-recorded content Free and unlimited expert advice via member helpline and our Frequently Asked Questions. Mentoring for Provisional Members. Ongoing updates on legislative changes. Monthly e-Newsletter and Member Magazine issued twice a year. Free templates and access to essential documentation available on- line Examples includes Template for Join Statements, Template Terms and Conditions, Template Expert Report and Declarations www.ewi.org.uk/membership

  10. 3. Community Develop your professional networks through our training and events programme. Coming soon: Online Community Forum www.ewi.org.uk/membership

  11. 4. Advocacy We work hard to raise the profile of Expert Witnesses and the unique contribution they make to the justice system. We continually promote for the importance of using fully vetted Expert Witnesses. We make representations on behalf of the community to key stakeholders on the issues that matter to you.

  12. 5. Member Discounts include.. Heavily discounted Professional Indemnity Insurance Reduced commission fees for debt recovery Reduced fees for transcription services

  13. Special Offers for NIFA 2021 Delegates 50% off your membership application fee when you apply for membership of the Expert Witness Institute before 31st December 2021. Special Early Bird Booking Price for EWI Online Conference (May 2022) when you book before the end of November. Details on the flyer!

  14. Become part of your professional community and gain recognition Web: www.ewi.org.uk Email: Membership@ewi.org.uk Telephone: 020 3880 0064

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