EVENT: The Law Society – Best practice debate: Experts and lawyers discussion

Posted November 6th, 2013 in Forthcoming events by sally

“After the sell out success of this event in May 2013 we are repeating this special evening at the Law Society. The debate will bring together some of the UKs most prominent lawyers and experienced experts in a discursive forum to discuss best practice.

EWI Governor and renowned expert Chris Easton will chair the panel along with EWI Governor and Forensic Accountant Kay Linnell. Special addresses will be given by Paul Garlick QC Barrister at Furnival Chambers. Also delivering an address will be Catherine Leech, partner in the Serious Injury Team at Pannone LLP. Together they lead the discussion providing advice and guidance on the following:

How lawyers choose an expert
What lawyers expect from experts
Deciding between two experts or an SJE
Terms and conditions of engagement
Expert’s meetings
Case management
Hot-tubbing
Impact of the Jackson Reforms
Fee level assessments and Legal Aid funding”

Date: 19th November 2013, 6.30-9.00pm

Location: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL

Charge: EWI Members: £60, Law Society Section Members: £60, Non-members: £70

More information can be found here.