About the event

Joint meetings and discussions between experts are requested by the courts in an attempt to save court time, reduce legal costs or to help the parties to settle the action. These discussions between experts may feel more informal than the courtroom, but they are just as important to the outcome of the case and therefore it is crucial experts understand their duties and the legal obligations placed upon them in these meetings.  

What you will learn

This course explores what judges and the courts expect and require from joint experts’ meetings. During the training you will be taught how to prepare and conduct effective discussions in line with relevant case law.  

Key learning points:

• Understand the requirements of the relevant rules for experts’ discussions
• Prepare for the discussion between experts and create a checklist
• Conduct a discussion in compliance with the relevant procedural rules
• Create a joint statement in compliance with the relevant procedural rules
• Confidently respond to an instruction from a solicitor to avoid reaching agreement
• Work with an expert who is not complying with their duties to the court

Course trainer

The course will be led by a barrister who is a Bond Solon-trained trainer. With extensive experience of providing expert witness training to medico-legal experts, the trainer will adopt an interactive approach, including delegate participation and group work.