Speakers
Duncan Barnes
Accountant
Speaker Details
Duncan Barnes
Accountant
During a long career Duncan has advised owner-managed businesses, media personalities, charities and trusts. He was formerly a non-executive director of an award-winning UK NHS foundation trust. In recent years his role as a trainer and mentor of professional skills has taken up much of his time.
Beyond finance, Duncan was one of the principal military historians involved in the Great War centenary scheme for English schools. He began providing expert evidence in 1990 and has most often been instructed in commercial, personal injury, clinical negligence and divorce cases.
Where
An intensive study through both the theory and more practical aspects of being an Expert Witness.
For the Expert that is about to undertake a large case this is the perfect opportunity to ‘brush up’ on little used techniques.
Why attend?
The course concentrates on the Expert’s Report and the Role & Responsibilities of the Expert with a brief introduction into the Procedure Rules (CPR & CrimPR) and preparation for going into court.
Key Learning Points
- Your Role
- Who and what is an Expert
- The role and duties of the Expert
- Instructions and their implications
- Terms of Engagement
- Fact Finding, early evaluation and pre-trial advice
- Code of Practice for Experts
- The Meeting of Experts – procedures and problems
- The Expert Witness tomorrow
