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The Future For Expert Witnesses Conference
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In Person Event in Dublin
5 CPD hours
Don't miss out on this unique chance to enhance your expertise and stay ahead in the evolving landscape of expert witness work. Mark your calendar for May 23rd and join us at The Future of Expert Witnesses Conference in Dublin!
May 23rd
The Gibson Hotel, Dublin
Chaired by the Honourable Mr. Justice Michael Peart
If you are an Expert Witness working in Ireland this conference is a must, you will hear from high profile speakers including Judges, Barristers, Solicitors and Expert Witnesses who will discuss key issues affecting the expert witness industry and provide updates on the laws that affect your expert witness work.
The Future for Expert Witnesses Conference will examine recent case law including the recent UK case Mr. Bates V The Post Office where we will examine the importance of the instructions received by an Expert Witness. We will discuss the role and duties of expert witnesses and the position on single joint experts in Ireland. We will examine what a competent investigation and report should look like, what should be included and what documents and reports should be disclosed as part of your investigation. We will also look at how you should calculate your fees. We will then move on to the future and how you can expand your practice and work as an expert witness internationally. As part of looking to the future we will consider the role AI might play in future expert investigations and reports.
>> An excellent opportunity for legal professionals to meet the 2024 CPD requirement of 5 Hours In-Person CPD.
>> This event is also accredited by Engineers Ireland.
Meet the panel
Join us at the Gibson Hotel
Established in 1995, La Touche Training is Ireland’s leading legal training company for Expert Witnesses.
We regularly run conferences for our clients to keep them up to date on all key developments in the area.
Expert witnesses are crucial in Ireland’s legal system, providing valuable insights and evidence to help judges and juries make informed decisions.
Many experts are skilled in their field of expertise but lack a full understanding of their role and duties, the skills to write first class reports for court and give evidence confidently, particularly when vigorously challenged on their findings.
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Duffy v Brendan McGee 2022 again highlighted the duties and responsibilities of expert witnesses. The judgment of Collins J noted that, far too often, expert witnesses appear to fundamentally misunderstand their role and wrongly regard themselves as advocates for the cause of the party by whom they have been retained.
Join us and learn how to become an effective expert witness.
On the agenda
9.45
Welcome and Introduction by Judge Michael Peart
10.00
An Overview of Recent Caselaw on Expert Evidence including discussion on the Expert issues in Bates V The Post Office UK by Mark Tottenham B.L.
• Expert evidence in the UK Post Office prosecutions
• Duffy v. McGee
• TUI v. Griffiths
• Director of Public Prosecutions v. R.K.
• O'Neill v. Birthistle
10.35
Fully understanding your role and duties as an Expert Witness and the position on single joint experts in Ireland by James Nerney BL
11.10
Q&A
11.15
Refreshment break
11.40
The Expert’s Investigation and Report – some tips and guidelines by Paul Jacobs Partner – Forensics and Cyber, Grant Thornton
12.15
Disclosure of Documentation and Expert Witness Reports: Review of English and Irish Law by Aoife Beirne BL
12.50
Q&A
13.00
Lunch (provided)
14.00
How should you calculate your fees by Seamus Sadlier, Managing Partner, McCann Sadlier, Legal Cost Accountants
• Primary liability/S150s to include updating them
• Hourly rates/time recording
• Invoices and what should be set out
• Adjudication and what is involved
14.35
Expanding your Practice - Working as an Expert Witness Internationally by Mark Solon, Founder of Bond Solon Training and La Touche Training
• Getting instructions from abroad
• Lawyers in other jurisdictions
• Working in different legal jurisdictions
• Contract of engagement and agreeing fee
• Liability insurance
15.10
The New World of Artificial Intelligence by Karyn Harty, Partner Dentons
15.50
Q&A and Discussion
16.15
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