20 June Case Updates Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd v Aecom Ltd (Rev1) [2023] EWHC 2620 (TCC) Independence, Duties of the Expert, 13. Changing your opinion, 14. Giving Oral Evidence An expert is entitled to revise his or her opinion in light of a judge's finding as to what is or is not required in order to comply with particular regulations or equivalent regulatory standards.
20 June News Expert Evidence and The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, Post Office Scandal, Jason Coyne, 05. Rules and Regulations, 10. Report Writing, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, Kay Linnell, Gareth Jenkins The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry is currently holding the public hearings for its phases 5 and 6, which will include scrutiny of the expert evidence relied on by the Post Office. We are proud that two members of EWI provided excellent, independent expert evidence or expert advice on the Horizon case. Their roles in the case demonstrate how important it is for Expert Witnesses to understand and apply the core competencies of the profession.
18 June Podcast Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to the Expert Matters Podcast Expert evidence, Expert Witness, 05. Rules and Regulations, 10. Report Writing, 07. Working with Instructing Parties, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, Expert Matters, Podcast Welcome to Expert Matters, the official podcast of the Expert Witness Institute. Each month, we'll be taking an informed look at the key developments in the world of expert witnesses and expert evidence.
4 June Case Updates When it is advisable to decline instructions Expert evidence, Duties of the Expert, Expert Witness, 10. Report Writing, 06. Receiving Instructions, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, Property valuation Mr X accepted instructions to provide advice in property valuation despite not being an expert in that field. Kallakis v Kallakis [2023] EWHC 2148 (Comm)
30 May News Tips for cross-examination from the EWI Annual Conference Cross-examination, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, EWI Conference 2024 During this year’s EWI Conference on 17 May, Beth Rigby presented a session on the Expert Witness: In Practice. The session featured practical examples of an Expert under cross-examination to illustrate the pitfalls of oral evidence and how to avoid them, before concluding with breakout groups to discuss concerns with, and tips for, cross-examination. We've collated the insigfhtful feedback from these discussions.
28 May Day in the life A Day in the Life of an Expert Witness in Electrical Engineering Expert evidence, Construction, 10. Report Writing, 01. Starting your Expert Witness Business, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, 16. Maintaining your professional edge, Electrical Engineering, Construction and Engineering Expert Witness Roundt Efstathios Maliakis is senior electrical engineer with 20 years’ experience, including 10 years supervising the construction of power plants. A full time Expert Witness since 2021, he tells us what led him to the profession, why he feels he’s found his perfect match career-wise, and his advice for aspiring Expert Witnesses.
21 May Day in the life A Day in the Life of a Japanese Knotweed Expert Expert evidence, Expert Witness, 01. Starting your Expert Witness Business, 13. Changing your opinion, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, Japanese Knotweed, Invasive Species Week, Phlorum, Dr Paul Beckett One of the UK’s leading experts in Japanese knotweed, Dr Paul Beckett has been providing Expert Witness services since the early 2000s. He shares his insights into being part of a relatively new area of litigation; what makes a good Expert Witness; and why he approaches court like revising for an exam.
17 May News EWI Annual Conference 2024: Closing address focuses on the evolving Expert Witness and the challenges this brings Bias, 10. Report Writing, 07. Working with Instructing Parties, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, 09. Records Assessments and Site Visits The Hon. Mrs. Justice Bacon delivered her closing address on how the role of the Expert Witness has evolved in modern litigation and the challenges this presents for experts, those instructing them, and judges alike.
16 May Day in the life A Day in the Life of a Chartered Building Surveyor Expert Witness Expert Witness, Rod Appleyard, Chartered Building Surveyor, Project Manager, 01. Starting your Expert Witness Business, 03. Marketing, 14. Giving Oral Evidence Rod Appleyard has been practising as an Expert Witness for almost 28 years, specialising in the forensic investigation of fenestration and building envelope defects. He shares what led him to the Expert Witness field; his advice for starting out; and why volunteering in a war zone changed his outlook on work and life.
1 May Case Updates Expert evidence and an absent defendant Expert evidence, case management, oral evidence, absent defendant, 05. Rules and Regulations, 14. Giving Oral Evidence A defendant who chose not to attend or be represented at trial, suggested that he might still instruct his expert witness to provide oral evidence. Ben Leeson & Anor v Donald McPherson [2024] EWHC 976 (Ch)