This pre-recorded webinar examines the importance and features of experts’ meetings and the creation of a joint statement.
In this webinar Giles Eyre and Alison Somek look at the legal and practical frameworks for taking part in an effective joint discussion and the importance of a clear and focussed joint statement.
Outline
- The law and the lawyers perspective
- CPR 35, PD & The Guidance
- Why Experts’ Discussions & Joint Statements are so important
- Preparation
- Agendas
- Putting the law into practice – the reality!
- More on preparation
- Managing the meeting
- Behaviour
- The statement
- Difference between liability & quantum (costs) statements
- Have you done it all? Have you done it all correctly?
- Pinkus v Direct Line – supervision with caution
- Questions & Discussion
Webinar Objectives
This webinar is aimed at all expert witnesses of all levels of experience. It will cover the fundamentals in terms of understanding your duties & discuss some of the nuances & realities.
At the end of the webinar delegates should:
- be clear about their legal duties in respect of Experts’ Discussions & Joint Statements
- understand the importance of this function of the EW’s role
- be clear about the process, from agendas to conclusion of the meeting & statement
- know how to prepare for the meeting
- be aware of some of the nuances & difficulties that can occur & have some strategies for dealing with these
Running time: 2 Hours
CPD Certificate: 2 Hours
Forthcoming Dates