This webinar examines the importance and features of experts’ meetings and the creation of a joint statement.

In this webinar Beth Rigby and Jessica Thurston 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