9.15

Signing into Zoom available

9.30

Welcome and opening remarks

Conference Chair, Kitty St Aubyn

9.35

Opening keynote

The role of the Expert Witness in the modern justice system

The Right Hon Sir Keith Lindblom, Senior President of Tribunals

As well as sharing his experience of expert evidence in the courts, the Right Hon Sir Keith Lindblom will consider the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution and the expanding role of Technology through the Online Justice Project; identifying the implications for Expert Witnesses.

10.05

Lessons from the Courts – Panel discussion

Panel chair, Professor Penny Cooper, will discuss some of the latest issues with our panel of Judges and Barristers - The Honourable Mrs Justice Cockerill DBE, Sir Max Hill KC, Master Stevens, and Her Honour Judge Tayton KC.

11.05

Morning Break

11.25

Handling difficult situations – Panel discussion

Panel chair, Paul Bleasdale KC and our panel of Senior Experts, Barristers and Solicitors will discuss how to handle some of the key issues that are frequently raised by members including amending your opinion when another expert involved in the case changes their opinion, difficult Part 35 questions, hostile experts, claimants, or defendants/pursuers, and how to prepare for a meeting with counsel. Panel – Claire Berrington, Dr Richard Brown, Nicholas Issac KC, and David Tyack KC.

12.25

Lunch Break

1.05

The Expert Witness: In Practice

Following the popularity of last year's session which used practical examples of an Expert under cross-examination to illustrate the pitfalls of oral evidence and how to avoid them, this session is back covering new areas and topics and with time for discussion groups.

Speakers are to be confirmed but whatever the areas of expertise covered; we can assure you this will provide you with vital tips for the future.

2.50

Afternoon Break

3.10

Improving practice - Traps for the unwary

Sean Mosby, EWI Policy Manager

Sean will share his views on the key pitfalls we are seeing in Expert Evidence both from the courts and the applications we receive from membership. As highlighted to us recently, even the most experienced expert makes a mistake. This session will ensure that you don't!

3.40

Closing keynote

The Hon. Mrs. Justice Bacon DBE will share her views from the High Court on expert evidence.

4.00

The Hon. Mrs. Justice Bacon DBE - Q&A (live) 

4.10

Conference chair closing remarks