This event has now ended. A copy of the online recording can be purchased below.
RIAS CPD: Expert Witness Training Event
Tuesday 3 October 14:00 - 17:00, RIAS HQ, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh
The RIAS is running an expert witness training event on the 3 October 2023 from 2-5pm to be held at the RIAS headquarters in Rutland Square Edinburgh.
The speakers will be architect Hamish Clark, Partner with HKA, solicitor Neil Kelly, Partner with MacRoberts and KC Gavin Walker from Axiom Advocates.
Topics to be covered will include;
What it is to act as an expert witness
When an offer of appointment as an expert witness should be accepted
Your instructing solicitor directions
How to write an expert witness report
Joint expert conferrals
What to consider when appearing at a Hearing/ Tribunal
What instructing solicitors look for in an expert witness
Pre-Hearing / tribunal meetings
What to expect from a Court / tribunal
Examination and Cross Examination techniques
Attendance at this event is essential for those wishing to be retained on the RIAS accredited panel of experts. Attendance is also recommended for those architects interested in the work of experts and those wishing to be considered for inclusion on the RIAS panel.
Those wishing to be included on the RIAS panel of experts will be required to be separately assessed, details of which will be provided in due course.
