This seminar will explain the role of expert witnesses in disputes including: 

• the legal obligations imposed on experts;
• key issues when instructing experts (eg, who is liable to pay the expert?)
• the significance of an expert's actions before court proceedings commence (including an explanation of legal privilege, 'without prejudice' correspondence)
• common problems and tips on report writing
• typical court/adjudication procedure
• an explanation of an experts role at hearings.