RICS Roadshow in conjunction with the Expert Witness Institute
Date
10 February (Registration 0830)
Venue
Maclay Murray Spens LLP
One London Wall
London EC2Y 5AB
With the spotlight focussed on the quality of expert reports it is essential that all surveyors are able to meet the professional standards required by the courts.
This seminar will introduce the fundamental issues in expert report writing and the requirements of the Civil Procedure Rules.
The preparation of an objective, well-structured and comprehensive expert report is the most important role of an expert witness. A poor-quality report leads to confusion, wasted costs and lost cases and exposes the lack of professionalism of the expert who prepared it.
The RICS and the EWI have designed this programme to cover the most topical and important issues relating to the Expert Witness.
Each speaker will be available to answer your questions and there will be plenty of time for networking with others who are, or may one day be called to be, an expert witness.
Cost
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Members of RICS and EWI |
£130 (+ VAT £22.75) |
Total £152.75 |
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Non members |
£150 (+ VAT £26.25) |
Total £176.25 |
Cost includes refreshments on arrival and coffee breaks, 2 course lunch, conference notes and delegate pack
Book online - Each event registration closes 72 hours before the event date. Book early as places are limited in venues. London venue 10 February 2009 Book online here
Alternatively download a booking form on this page and return to the noted address on the form at least 72 hours before the date of the event.
Programme
0830 – 1730 Programme varies depending on venue – See programmes attached for exact times/speakers confirmed.
Introduction
Roy Ilott - Chairman RICS South East Region
The expert’s duty to the court and instructing parties
The Civil Procedure Rules and Practice Directions (Interactive session)
Speaker Dr Kenneth Gulleford - Barrister
Boundary Discrepancies – Practical Solutions
Adrian Howard Solicitor, Maclay Murray Spens LLP
Expert Report Writing – Working with solicitors
Terms of Engagement
Definition of a high quality report
Communication issues between the surveyor and the lawyer Experts liabilities, and the 3 Is of impartiality, independence and Integrity The experts report, its life history, critical stages, from desk to Court, reminiscences from court and tribunals
Experts Facing the challenge
Opportunities in Mediation
Speaker Chris Makin – Chartered Accountant Accredited Mediator
What the future holds – An expert witness perspective
Experts, the Future of Experts, Accreditation and the Expert Witness Institute.
Speaker Ian Walker – EWI Governor & former Senior Partner Russell Walker Solicitors
Rights of light
Speaker Andrew Francis – Barrister. Serle Court Chambers
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