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Become an Expert Witness In the UK
The Expert Witness Gateway is the UK’s purpose-built expert witness registration platform designed to connect professionals with solicitors seeking expert evidence. When you register as an expert witness in the UK, you will gain visibility within a trusted legal network with access to case opportunities across family, criminal, civil, and clinical negligence law.
Our platform offers you everything that you need to manage your medico-legal or professional expert witness work. Your expert witness profile control allows you to receive instructions to submit reports and invoices, all in one secure, GDPR-compliant system.
If you are new or already working as an expert witness, we are here for you to support your entire workload.
Why Join as an Expert Witness?
Be easily discovered by solicitors If you are looking for expert witness jobs in the UK, the platform could be the best option for you.
Build your highly professional reputation Create your profile as a trusted and independent expert witness.
Get access to exclusive top case opportunities Receive instructions across family, criminal, civil, and coroner’s proceedings.
Showcase your expertiseWith a detailed profile, CV, and a transparent fee structure, you can showcase your full expert witness profile.
Protect your time and feesWith secure and detailed instructions, an audit trail, and a guaranteed payment within 30 days.
Work efficientlyUse our built-in expert witness case tracking tools for managing your diary, deadlines, and secure file transfer.
How It Works
Register & Create Your Profile
List your specialties, upload your CV, set out your fees to complete your expert witness registration. Your profile becomes visible to solicitors across the UK.
Matched with Solicitors
You will receive enquiries directly through the platform, match your profile as per expertise and case type, and get job.
Work on Legal Cases
Engage and work with solicitors, review case documents, and submit your expert witness reports along with invoices, absolutely securely.
Benefits for Experts
Get easy access to top-notch verified solicitors and law firms across England and Wales.
Save time and reduce administration with built-in case and diary management tools.
Secure, UK GDPR-compliant document sharing and communications.
Transparent instructions and funding clarity (Legal Aid, private, insurance, and more).
Support for addenda, court attendance, and ongoing case work.
Join a growing expert witness directory designed for compliance with CPR Part 35, CrimPR Part 19, and FPR Part 25 - best choice for professionals who want to register as an expert witness in the UK.
Ready to Expand Your Expert Witness Work?
Whether you are an established expert witness or looking to sign up as an expert witness in the UK, the Expert Witness Gateway helps you build visibility, simplify your workload, and connect directly with solicitors.
FAQs
Nothing. The Gateway has been set up to assist with your work, but it it free to join, with no ongoing costs for you as an expert.
Yes. You are under no obligation to accept any case and may decline with a reason. If withdrawing after acceptance, you must notify the solicitor and administrator through the portal for reassignment.
30 days from invoice submission, subject to solicitor acceptance and funding confirmation. In private cases, fees are held in trust and released upon report approval.
All reports, addendums, and court attendance confirmations are uploaded via your portal. Invoices are generated automatically or uploaded manually, and we handle the rest.
No. For GDPR and conflict-of-interest reasons, you see anonymised case summaries first. Full details are released only after you confirm interest and availability.
You do. Experts define their own fees by case type and number of individuals. The platform applies a commission which is shown only to solicitors. You keep 100% of your fees.
Register an account, complete your profile (including CV, fee structure, and specialties), and await approval. Once verified, you’ll be visible to solicitors searching for your area of expertise.