Improve your experience. We are very sorry but this website does not support Internet Explorer. We recommend using a different browser that is supported such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
Issues covered include: Enhancing Your Cross-examination Practice and Procedure, Overcoming the Challenges of Re-Examination, Advanced Advocacy on Interlocutory and Urgent Applications, The Ethical Art of Oral and Written Advocacy, Advanced Strategies for Clear and Effective Expert Evidence, Running a Paperless Litigation File from Start to Finish, Communications Between Lawyers,
Courtroom litigation is a dynamic process, but the key to your client’s success lies in effective evidence and your ability to persuade the bench. This advanced masterclass offers valuable insights on enhancing your advocacy and provides high-level examination, evidence and electronic discovery practices. Master the rules and walk away with the tools for success in any matter.
Attend the full day and earn 7 CPD hours
The Strategic Art of Advocacy
Chair: Kate Dillon, Barrister, William Martin Chambers
9.00am to 10.00am: Enhancing Your Cross-examination Practice and Procedure
Presented by Damian Chesterman, Barrister, Bankside Chambers
10.00am to 11.00am: Overcoming the Challenges of Re-Examination
Presented by Rob Latton, Barrister, FortyEight Shortland Chambers
11.00am to 11.15am: Morning Tea
11.15am to 12.15pm: Advanced Advocacy on Interlocutory and Urgent Applications
Presented by TBC
12.15pm to 1.15pm: The Ethical Art of Oral and Written Advocacy
This session will look at the difference between written and oral advocacy and the manner in which lawyers ought to advocate bearing in mind their professional and ethical duties as an officer of the Court. Whilst advocacy styles can vary, acting ethically towards other counsel, witnesses and the judiciary is a centre piece of advocacy, in any forum. This session will cover:
Presented by Paul Collins, Barrister, Shortland Chambers
Learning Objectives
Evidential Issues and Correct Communications
Chair: Andrew Gilchrist, Barrister, Southern Cross Chambers
2.00pm to 3.00pm: Advanced Strategies for Clear and Effective Expert Evidence
When disputes arise, it is often necessary to engage an expert. The winning or losing of a dispute can turn on that expert’s evidence. It is imperative that expert witnesses, and legal counsel, understand how to present effective expert evidence. This session will cover:
Presented by David Broadmore, Partner, Buddle Findlay and Jason Weir, Partner, Deloitte Forensic
3.00pm to 4.00pm: Running a Paperless Litigation File from Start to Finish (Including Trial)
Presented by James Skinner, Director, Skinners Law
4.00pm to 4.15pm: Afternoon Tea
4.15pm to 5.15pm: Communications Between Lawyers: Using Communications to Best Effect in Litigation and Pitfalls
Presented by Katerina Wendt, Barrister, Richmond Chambers
Learning Objectives
Rydges Auckland
59 Federal St
Auckland 1010
New Zealand