An introduction to appearing in court as a witness

Join us for this interactive session and practical demonstration to find out what you  can expect when you appear in court as either a witness of fact or as an expert witness. 

The session will cover:

• The differences between the magistrates, family, civil and criminal courts
• The roles of the people in the court room 
• Court room etiquette
• Expert vs. opinion evidence
• What to expect during cross examination

Our hosts Wedlake Bell invite you to stay after the session for networking drinks. 

Who should attend?

• Members of our Future Fraud Professionals Network
• Anyone else looking to refresh their knowledge or skills.

   

  Guest speakers:

  • His Honour John Anderson, a retired Circuit Judge in the Crown Courts, who regularly conducts seminars for people who are to be witnesses in court proceedings.
  • Jessica Clark-Jones, Barrister, XXIV Old Buildings
  • Polly Dyer, Barrister, QEB Hollis Whiteman Chambers
  • Brendan Weekes, Associate Director, Evelyn Partners (chair)
  • Gemma Williams, Trainee Solicitor, Wedlake Bell LLP

Date

1 December 2022

Time

18:00 (registration from 17:30)

Location

Face-to-Face

Venue

Wedlake Bell, 71 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4AY

Costs £15 + VAT FAP/FFPN/ICAEW/CAFG Members; £25 + VAT Non-members

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