Preparing to Give Oral Evidence in Court
Introduction
Effective preparation is vital to an expert witness’s performance in court. An expert’s ability to identify the fundamental issues in a case and to communicate expert opinions clearly, often in the face of informed cross-examination, will be the ultimate measure of success. This requires of the expert high-quality evidential analysis and communication skills.
This workshop will address the preparation phase of the evidential process, with particular emphasis on the practical steps an expert should take prior to trial and the demeanour and mental attitude that will facilitate a strong performance when giving oral evidence. We will explore the essential skills needed to deal effectively with cross-examination and explain the variety of techniques used by barristers when seeking to undermine opinion evidence.
Workshop Objectives
Afternoon Session
Appearing in Court
- Courtroom Procedure
- Psychological Context
- Common Challenges to Expert Evidence
- Structure of Questions
- Structure of Answers
Cross-Examination Techniques
- Types of Question
- Questioning Strategies
- Courtroom Communication Skills
- Witness Techniques
- Dealing with Challenges to opinion evidence
Benefits of Attending
- Receive specialist tuition from an experienced trial advocate and forensic communication
- Explore the practical concerns of experts when appearing in court (or other tribunals)
- Understand how to be better prepared and resourced when giving oral evidence
- Learn how to answer informed cross-examination questions effectively
- Develop clear strategies for improving your communication in court
- Learn how to handle the pressure and stress of appearing in court
Speakers
Giles Eyre
Giles Eyre is a highly experienced barrister who specialises in Personal Injury litigation. He has extensive experience of advising clients pre-trial and advocating cases in court. He is a Recorder and a mediator on the CEDR Solve Lead Mediators panel. He regularly presents workshops on expert witness evidence and practice to both experts.
Lynden Alexander
Lynden is a communication skills consultant who specialises in professional communication. Since 1996, he has trained more than 6000 expert witnesses in writing and presenting evidence. He has more than ten years’ experience in training professionals involved in planning appeals and highways inquiries. He also provides communication advice and services to clients involved in major infrastructure projects. In his role, he works closely with all the participants in the planning process including Inspectors, developers, planning authorities and lawyers - enabling him to offer a unique insight into the skills needed to produce high-quality evidence that communicates a case effectively.
Venue
Chartered Institute of Arbitration
12 Bloomsbury Square
London
WC1A 2LP
Tel: 020 7421 7444
Terms and Conditions
Cancellations
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Workshop Date & Time
DATE: 11 MAY 2012
TIME: 13.45-17.00
Workshop Prices
PRICE:
£165 + VAT (£32.00) = £198
BOOK BOTH WORKSHOPS:
(With Successful Communication at Experts' Meetings)
£147.50 + VAT (£29.50) = £177 each
TOTAL: £354 (INCL VAT)
(Discount £42.00)
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Delegate Feedback
100% of participants rated this workshop 'Very Good' or 'Excellent'.
Excellent presentation. Addressed the concerns I have and succeeded in reducing the court experience to the basics.
Very interesting – I found the matrix of evidence extremely interesting.
I found this to be a very informative and reassuring session.
Very knowledgeable and approachable presenters. The notes and presentations are extremely useful.
A very useful discussion of court procedures and counsels’ strategies [when cross-examining experts].
Dealt only with relevant topics which helped to focus our attention on the important features of the process.