Expert Matters

In the 6th Episode of Expert Matters Podcast, Simon talks with retired Barrister and expert witness trainer, Giles Eyre, who is retiring as an EWI trainer at the end of this year. Giles offers invaluable insights and advice on the common mistakes experts make, how to handle giving a range of opinion, the key things that make a good report, ensuring confidence in the courtroom and cross-examination...

Episode 5 of the Expert Matters podcast is focussed on Range of Opinion. We catch up with  Colin Holburn , Chair of the EWI Membership Committee, to find out about the sorts of issues his committee sees in the expert reports submitted to them, before hearing advice from Colin and Lady Justice Simler on how to ensure you meet the requirement to provide a range of opinion.  Chapters 00:00-Introducti...

In Episode 4, Simon and Sean discuss expert fees. They talk to Dominic Woodhouse from Partners in Costs about cost management: budgeting in civil proceedings, discuss the recent case of CXR V Dome Holdings on the breakdown of agency fees, and reflect on member feedback on the legal aid system. Details of the resources, judgement and other matters discussed in this episode are available at: Episode...

Simon and Sean discuss Single Joint Experts and catch up with two EWI members who act as Single Joint Experts to hear about their experiences, the challenges they face, and their tips and advice.  Details of the resources and judgments discussed in this episode are available at: Episode 3: Single Joint Expert (ewi.org.uk)

Simon and Sean discuss the importance of Expert Witness training in the context of Gareth Jenkins' evidence before the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and some recent court judgments. Details of the judgments discussed in this episode are available at: Episode 2: The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and the importance of Expert Witness training (ewi.org.uk)

CEO of the Expert Witness Institute, Simon Berney-Edwards, and the Institute's Policy Manager, Sean Mosby, introduce their new podcast on the world of Expert Witnesses and expert evidence, before reflecting on highlights from the Institute's recent Annual Conference.