Course Outline:
Joint meetings and discussions between experts are requested by the courts in an attempt to save court time, reduce legal costs and bring about a settlement between the parties.
These discussions between experts may feel more informal than the courtroom, but can be just as important to the outcome of the case.
This course will provide experts with a comprehensive overview of what these discussions entail, possible pitfalls and the implications if best practice is not followed. Experts will gain a thorough understanding of the court procedure rules governing discussions between experts and the court’s intention behind these discussions.
Role play exercises on the course will enable experts to apply this knowledge and practice the skills necessary to conduct effective discussions to best practice standards.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the legal requirements and implications of discussions between experts
- Prepare for the discussion between experts
- Outline the agenda of the discussion between experts
- Gain an overview of the Statement of Agreement and Disagreement, and minutes of the meeting
- Be able to confidently respond to an instruction from the solicitor to avoid reaching agreement
- Learn how to work with an expert who is not complying with their duties to the court
Course Details:
- Duration: Half day
- Public course format and fee: Virtual | £275 + VAT
- In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details
- CPD: 3.5 hours
- Suitable for: New and practising experts