Experts Discussions & Joint Statements - From Law to Practice

Webinar

19 Mar 2025

6:00PM - 8:00PM

This webinar examines the importance and features of experts meetings and the creation of a joint statement. Giles Eyre and Alison Somek will 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

  1. The law and the lawyers perspective
  2. CPR 35, PD & The Guidance
    • Why Experts’ Discussions & Joint Statements are so important
    • Preparation
    • Agendas
  3. 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
  4. 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

Non Member: £60 / Member: £45

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