Not a directory
Not an agency
The Expert Witness Platform for Solicitors and Legal Professionals
Witness Connect is a secure, end-to-end platform designed to make expert instruction faster, transparent and easier to manage, from matching to communication, document exchange and invoicing.
Witness Connect was founded by people who understand the realities of expert instruction firsthand. After years of navigating fragmented workflows, insecure communication and inconsistent processes, we saw a need for a clearer, safer and more modern way to bring experts and solicitors together.
Every workflow is encrypted.
Every action is auditable.
Every instruction happens in one trusted environment.
A system built thoughtfully, by people who know the work.
Trusted by leading firms, councils, and organisations across the UK.
How We're Different
End-to-end Expert Witness Management
Handle every step, from quoting, report submission to invoicing, in one secure platform.
Trusted Legal-tech for Solicitors
Simplify case preparation and ensure clear, defensible and timely expert evidence.
Empowering Experts
Experts keep 100% of fees, manage workload, and maintain full visibility in one place.
Security and Compliance Built-in
Aligned with best practices in medico-legal reporting and data protection.
Who We Serve
Witness Connect supports every part of the expert instruction process
Solicitors and legal professionals
looking for trusted, compliant experts across disciplines.
Councils and public bodies
commissioning expert assessments for family court and civil cases.
Expert witnesses and medico-legal professionals
seeking fairer fees, better case management, and complete visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Witness Connect?
Witness Connect is a secure legal platform designed to connect solicitors with expert witnesses through a faster, more streamlined process.
Who is Witness Connect for?
Currently, Witness Connect welcomes solicitors, organisations — both individual practitioners and those within firms — as well as expert witnesses.
Trust & Quality
Is Witness Connect GDPR compliant and where is data stored?
Witness Connect is designed in line with UK GDPR and data protection principles.
Data is stored within the United Kingdom, and we apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Can reports produced through Witness Connect be relied upon in court proceedings?
Yes. Experts instructed through the platform operate in the same professional capacity as when instructed through traditional routes. Reports and correspondence remain court compliant and subject to the expert’s professional obligations.
Platform & Process
Is Witness Connect simply a registry or directory of experts?
No. Witness Connect is not a passive directory or registry of expert profiles.
It is a structured platform designed to support the full expert instruction process, from initial enquiry through to secure document exchange and workflow management.
We are building infrastructure around expert evidence, not simply listings.
Is Witness Connect an expert witness agency?
No. We are not an agency and do not act as an intermediary in the traditional sense.
Witness Connect provides structured tools to support instruction, communication, and transparency, while experts retain control of their work and keep 100% of their fees.
What does the platform facilitate beyond finding an expert?
Search is only one part of instruction.
Witness Connect is designed to support:
Structured instruction requests
Clear scope and fee transparency from the outset
Secure document exchange
Centralised communication
A more coherent, auditable workflow
In-platform invoicing
In many cases today, instruction is managed across email threads, attachments, and manual tracking. The platform aims to provide a more structured and secure alternative.
Where do documents and communications take place?
All documents and communications are managed securely within the Witness Connect platform, ensuring confidentiality and keeping case related information in one central location.
Workflow Visibility & Case Tracking
Does the platform show the stage a report or assessment has reached?
Yes. The workflow is structured so both solicitors and experts can see the current stage of the matter. This reduces uncertainty about what has started, what is outstanding, and when outputs are expected.
Does the workflow view replace direct updates from the expert?
No. Experts still communicate with instructing parties via live messaging on the platform, regarding timelines and issues affecting delivery. The workflow view simply adds shared visibility.
Access & Cost
Is Witness Connect free to use?
While Witness Connect is in beta, both solicitors and expert witnesses can access the platform free of charge.
How do payments work?
Payments are handled through the platform. Further information on pricing and payment options will be provided during onboarding or upon request.
Transparency & Records
Is there an audit trail of communications and document activity?
Yes. The platform records document uploads, messages, and key workflow steps, providing a transparent record of how an instruction progresses.
Does Witness Connect include internal messaging?
Yes. Witness Connect includes secure in platform messaging so solicitors and experts can communicate directly within the case environment. This keeps correspondence linked to the instruction rather than spread across external email chains.
Messages are associated with the specific instruction so both parties can view the communication history alongside documents, workflow stage, and scheduling information.
Documents can be shared securely through messaging, ensuring case material remains within the controlled environment rather than being circulated externally
Why use internal messaging instead of email?
Internal messaging keeps communication, documents, and decisions in one secure place. This reduces the risk of lost attachments, misdirected emails, or fragmented conversations and provides a clearer record of how the instruction progressed.
Availability
Is Witness Connect available on desktop and mobile?
At present, Witness Connect can be accessed by both desktop and mobile.
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