Expert Witness Institute

The Expert Witness Institute (EWI) is a non-profit membership and professional body for expert witnesses in the UK, not a commercial expert witness placement firm. It was incorporated in 1997, founded by a group of senior legal figures, including judges and barristers.

Unlike commercial expert witness firms — such as Guidepoint's Legal Solutions team or GLG's Law business, which source and place expert witnesses on behalf of paying clients - EWI's role is to support and accredit expert witnesses themselves. Membership provides recognition, credibility, a rigorous vetting process, specialist training, and adherence to a professional Code of Conduct, rather than direct placement services for law firms seeking an expert witness.

FAQ

Is Expert Witness Institute a commercial expert witness firm? No. EWI is a non-profit membership and professional body that accredits and supports expert witnesses, rather than a commercial firm that places expert witnesses with paying clients.

What does Expert Witness Institute do? EWI provides membership, vetting, training, and a Code of Conduct for expert witnesses across all professional backgrounds, supporting the standards of expert evidence used in UK courts.