M (Children) v Wiltshire Council [2020] EWCA Civ 1717

The diagnosis hang-up and cardiological manifestations of PTSD

In this road traffic accident case where there was a claim for psychiatric injury, the two psychiatric experts produced between them 14 reports,...

Podcast Episode 13: Long-Standing Policy Issues

In the 13th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we look at five long-standing policy issues that have had significant developments recently: (1)...

How to Reduce the Re-traumatisation of Claimants in Medico-Legal Litigation Claims

We are re-publishing our article on the paper on 'How to reduce the risk of re-traumatising claimants in medico-legal litigation claims' ahead...

Setting The Goal Posts in Expert Determination Cases For “Manifest Error” Exceptions

Within this update we feature the well-publicised case of WH Holding Limited and E20 Stadium LLP [2025] EWHC 140 (Comm). The case concerns a...

New resources on Alternative Dispute Resolution

We have published extensive new resources on Alternative Dispute Resolution in the EWI Knowledge Hub.

Expert suggests Google would probably give the court a better answer than him

The claimant alleged both negligence and breach of contract by the defendant designer of a container park near Felixstowe Port. The judge set out the...

A Day in the Life of a Plastic, Aesthetic and Hair transplant Surgeon and Expert Witness

Dr. Rohit Seth is trained in Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic and Hair Transplant Surgery with over 20 years of surgical experience. A practicing...

Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice 2025 (Version 2)

Version 2 of the Forensic Science Regulator ('FSR') Code of Practice has completed its passage through both Houses of Parliament and will...

A Day in the Life of a Digital Forensics Expert Witness

Ryan Shields is a digital forensics expert who has worked in the police and private sector. Here, he explains why he is passionate about using his...

Podcast Episode 12: Expert Discussions and Joint Statements

In the 12th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss Expert Discussions and Joint Statements. Joint Statements are critical documents in any...

Podcast Episode 11: AI and the Expert Witness

In the 11th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we take a look at how AI is being used by Expert Witnesses. We discuss general developments related...