Alame & Ors v Shell PLC & Anor [2025] EWHC 1539 (KB) Alame & Ors v Shell PLC & Anor [2025] EWHC 1539 (KB)

Alame & Ors v Shell PLC & Anor [2025] EWHC 1539 (KB)

The case was a group litigation concerning extensive oil pollution which affected two regions in the Niger Delta in Nigeria. The judge rejected the...
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The expert's flawed understanding of the intermediary's role The expert's flawed understanding of the intermediary's role

The expert's flawed understanding of the intermediary's role

It appears that in this case an expert recommended the appointment of an intermediary without understanding the role of an intermediary. The court did...
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care v PPE Medpro Limited [2025] EWHC 2486... The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care v PPE Medpro Limited [2025] EWHC 2486...

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care v PPE Medpro Limited [2025] EWHC 2486...

The defendant was contracted, during the Covid lockdowns, to source and supply sterile gowns, which the claimant subsequently asserted were not...
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Forensic Science Regulator Guidance on Forensic Science Activities: Interpretation and... Forensic Science Regulator Guidance on Forensic Science Activities: Interpretation and...

Forensic Science Regulator Guidance on Forensic Science Activities: Interpretation and...

The Forensic Science Regulator has published new Guidance on Forensic Science Activities: Interpretation and Communication. The Guidance applies to...
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Expert Terms and Conditions of Engagement

We have just completed the regular review of our Standard Expert Terms and Conditions of Engagement. The purpose of the Terms and Conditions is...
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New EWI Guidance on Responding to Written Questions New EWI Guidance on Responding to Written Questions

New EWI Guidance on Responding to Written Questions

We have just published our new Guide on Responding to Written Questions. Informed by the knowledge and experience of the EWI Editorial and...
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A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Expert Witness A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Expert Witness

A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Expert Witness

Veterinary surgeon, Jeremy Stattersfield, has been guiding courts on veterinary medicine since 1981. He told us how he got into the Expert Witness...
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Podcast Episode 21: Responding to Written Questions Podcast Episode 21: Responding to Written Questions

Podcast Episode 21: 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...
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Podcast Episode 20: Review of 2025 Podcast Episode 20: Review of 2025

Podcast Episode 20: Review of 2025

Join us for the last podcast of 2025! With some festive cheer, we review 2025, with the ten key issues for expert witnesses that we've seen over...
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A Day in the Life of an Orthopaedic Spinal Expert Witness A Day in the Life of an Orthopaedic Spinal Expert Witness

A Day in the Life of an Orthopaedic Spinal Expert Witness

Mr Niall Craig is a Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon and Expert Witness specialising in complex spinal cases. He tells us about his professional...
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Podcast Episode 19: Transparency and Open Justice Podcast Episode 19: Transparency and Open Justice

Podcast Episode 19: Transparency and Open Justice

In this month's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we explore recent developments in Transparency and Open Justice. You can also catch our...
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A Day in the Life of a Paramedical Skin Camouflage Expert Witness A Day in the Life of a Paramedical Skin Camouflage Expert Witness

A Day in the Life of a Paramedical Skin Camouflage Expert Witness

Vanessa Jane Davies is the founder of Skin Camouflage Services, an independent expert practice offering paramedical skin camouflage, non-invasive scar...
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