19 December 2024 Sean Mosby 4547 Podcast Podcast Episode 7: Review of 2024 by Sean Mosby In the last podcast for 2024, we look back at the ten key issues for expert witnesses that we've seen over the course of 2024. We discuss: The continual importance of knowing your duties and making sure you are using the latest declarations Handling conflicts of interest Being respectful of everyone's roles Attacks on your credibility Inclusion of a range of opinion Considering all the available evidence Fundamental Dishonesty Re-evaluating your opinion Duties of the Single Joint Expert Increasing importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution We also make our predictions for the 10 things to look out for in 2025. You can listen to Episode 7 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. The resources and case updates we discuss in this episode are: 1. The continual importance of knowing your duties and making sure you are using the latest declarations Declarations and Statements of Truth in the EWI Knowledge Hub Expert Matters Podcast episode 2 Hamed v. Ministry of Justice (County Court in Cambridge – 7th June 2024) Rashpal Samrai & Ors v Rajinder Kalia [2024] EWHC 3143 (KB) 2. Handling conflicts of interest Deborah Biggadike v Kamilia El Farra & Anor [2024] EWHC 1688 (KB) The Cahill v Seepersad [2023] IEHC 583 3. Being respectful of everyone's role Kwik-Fit Properties Ltd v Resham Ltd [2024] EWCC 4 Jenni Glover & Anor v Fluid Structural Engineers & Technical Designers Limited & Ors [2024] EWHC 1257 (TCC) 4. Attacks on your credibility Charles Steven Bond & Anor v Denise May Webster & Ors [2024] EWHC 1972 (Ch) Chifley Holdings Ltd (BVI) v The Commissioners For HMRC [2024] UKUT 301 (LC) Day in the life of an Expert Witness 5. Inclusion of a range of opinion Expert Matters Podcast Episode 5: Range of Opinion Fraser v Ministry of Defence [2024] EWHC 2977 (KB) Allard v Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd [2024] EWHC 2227 (KB) 6. Considering all the available evidence LCC v V & B [2023] EWFC 268 (18 August 2023) 7. Fundamental dishonesty Williams-Henry v Associated British Ports Holdings Ltd [2024] EWHC 806 (KB) 8. Re-evaluating your opinion Steven Wilson v Ministry of Justice [2024] EWHC 2389 (KB) 9. Duties of the Single Joint Expert Expert Matters Podcast Episode 3: Single Joint Expert O v O [2023] EWFC 161 10. Alternative Dispute Resolution James Churchill -v- Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2024 11. What to look out for in 2025 Sir Keith Lindblom's Keynote Speech on the Expert Witness and AI and new technology from the EWI Annual Conference, 2024 EWI Survey on Developments in Expert Practice Expert Matters Podcast Episode 4: Expert Fees Advice on Expert Fees After CXR v Dome Holdings Transparency and Open Justice Board Key Objectives Consultation EWI Annual Conference 2025 EWI Study Day More links Link to the Podcast on Spotify Link to the Podcast on Apple Share Print Tags CredibilityRange of OpinionFundamental dishonesty16. Criticism and Complaints10. Records Assessments and Site Visits05. Alternative Dispute Resolution06. Rules and Regulations11. Report Writing14. Changing your opinion13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements15. Giving Oral Evidence Related articles EWI Annual Conference 2026: Opening keynote tackles the use of AI in Expert Reports Do not leave it until cross-examination to reveal your true opinion A Day in the Life of a General Practitioner Expert Witness New Guide to Becoming an Expert Witness Ill-health and sentencing Switch article When expert evidence falls well below the standard of a competent expert witness Previous Article Kay Linnell awarded OBE in New Year Honours List Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.