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Podcast Episode 6: In Conversation with Giles Eyre
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Podcast Episode 6: In Conversation with Giles Eyre

bySean Mosby

 

In the 6th Episode of the 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-examinations, along with lots of other great learning points. This podcast is an essential listen for Expert Witnesses, and anyone thinking of the entering the profession.

You can listen to Episode 6 of the Expert Matters Podcast on a number of podcast apps, including spotify and apple podcasts. If you can't find the podcast on your favourite app, let us know at expertmatters@ewi.org.uk. 

Chapters:

0:00  Introduction

0:59  Discussion with Giles Eyre

24:32  Conclusion

The resources we mention in this episode are:

EWI courses: Report Writing I and Report Writing II

EWI course: Confidence in the courtroom

EWI course: Expert Discussions and Joint Statements

Giles Eyre, Lynden Alexander, Writing Medico-Legal Reports in Civil Claims (2nd Edition) at Amazon or Wordery

Giles Eyre, Clinical practice and the law: A legal primer for clinicians at Amazon and Wordery

We would appreciate your feedback including improvements and ideas for content you would like us to include at expertmatters@ewi.org.uk. 

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