The Civil Litigator’s Toolkit
Issues covered include: Pleadings, litigation, court annexed mediation, interlocutory applications,
Description
Master the civil litigation process from beginning to end with in-depth, insightful, step by step guides to some of the most crucial steps in any matter. From starting out on the right foot with expertly crafted pleadings to artful interlocutory applications to getting the most from expert witnesses to ensuring that your mediations are wildly successful, this practical program will prepare you to excel at every stage.
Attend and earn 4 CPD hours in Professional Skills
This seminar was recorded in NSW on 12 September 2019
Chair: Rebel Kenna, Director and Prothonotary, Supreme Court of NSW
9.00am to 9.05am Opening Comments by the Chair
9.05am to 9.50am: Mastering Pleadings
- Key principles to always keep in mind
- The theory of the case: developing strategies and tactics
- Claims, defences and cross claims: practical advice
- Amendments: the when, the why and the how
- Further and better particulars and striking out: when and when not to use them
Presented by Louise Goodchild, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers
9.50am to 10.35am: A Guide for Managing the Litigation Process
- Advising clients about litigation
- Starting at trial and working backwards
- Focus on evidence
- Key legal issues
- Tactical issues; when to take pleading points; avoiding cost blowouts on discovery; managing the team
Presented by Zoe Hillman, Barrister, Alinea Chambers
10.35am to 10.50am Morning Tea
10.50am to 11.35am: Coming to the Table: Court-Annexed Mediation
- What is Court-Annexed Mediation?
- The role of the registrar as mediator
- Expectations of practitioners before and during a Court-Annexed Mediation
Presented by Rebel Kenna, Director and Prothonotary, Supreme Court of NSW
11.35am to 12.20pm: Interlocutory Applications: Effective Tools of Litigation
- Tips for the effective use of interlocutory applications and injunctions
- Meeting the necessary requirements
- Evidence, hearings and determinations: best practices
Presented by Christopher Freeman, Barrister, Cullwulla Chambers
12.20pm to 1.05pm: Working with Experts: Advanced Practical Tips
- What do you brief them with? What parts go to the experts and what should be disclosed to the other side
- Engaging experts and ensuring they are prepare for court
- What is covered by privilege: instructions, draft report, information and past expert opinions
- Uniform Civil Procedure Guidelines
Presented by Michelle Campbell, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers
1.05pm to 1.15pm Final Q&A and Closing Comments by the Chair
Venue
Cliftons Sydney
Level 3, 10 Spring Street
Sydney 2000
NSW
Australia
Directions
Nearby Public Transport:
Train Stations - Wynyard 400m OR Martin Place 500m
Bus Interchange - Clarence Street 450m
Ferry - Circular Quay 1.2km
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