London, 30th October 2024.
Thomas Murray, a global leader in cyber security, incident response, digital forensics, and eDiscovery services, is excited to announce its new corporate partnership with The Expert Witness Institute (EWI), the UK’s leading professional body for expert witnesses across multiple disciplines.
This collaboration highlights Thomas Murray’s commitment to raising the bar for expert testimony in the fast-paced sectors of cyber security, digital forensics, and eDiscovery. With specialists who regularly testify in court on complex matters such as cyber incidents, fraud investigations, and the forensic use of technology, Thomas Murray is well-positioned to support the Institute’s mission to improve standards and professionalism in expert witness services.
Ioan Peters, Managing Director of Cyber Risk Advisory, said “We’re genuinely excited to be partnering with The Expert Witness Institute. At Thomas Murray, our specialists in cyber security, digital forensics, and eDiscovery are regularly called on to provide independent expert testimony, shedding light on critical issues like cybercrime, fraud, and the integrity of digital processes. This partnership is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the EWI’s important work in upholding the highest standards of professionalism and trust in legal proceedings. We look forward to being a part of that effort and supporting excellence across the expert witness community.”
Simon Berney-Edwards, CEO of EWI, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Thomas Murray as one of our Corporate Partners. Their commitment to training and developing their experts aligns perfectly with our mission. We look forward to working together to advance the field of expert witness testimony."
Thomas Murray shares mutual goals with the Expert Witness Institute including:
Supporting excellence in testimony: Thomas Murray shares the EWI’s commitment to ensuring expert witnesses, particularly in the fields of cyber security, digital forensics and eDiscovery, meet the highest levels of competence and professionalism.
Contributing to legal clarity and precision: With cyber incidents, fraud investigations, and eDiscovery playing increasingly pivotal roles in today’s legal matters, Thomas Murray’s experts help demystify complex technical issues for courts and regulators.
Expanding expert witness capabilities: By partnering with the EWI, Thomas Murray can further develop its ability to offer impartial expertise to legal advisors, acting as trusted advisors on digital processes and as intermediaries between key stakeholders.
Fostering trust in digital processes: This partnership aligns perfectly with Thomas Murray’s mission to provide clear, accountable expertise in the digital and legal landscapes, ensuring that technology-related expert evidence and reporting are managed with the utmost transparency and integrity.