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John Cock
Architect
Architect, Chartered Arbitrator, Accredited Mediator, Accredited Adjudicator and Accredited Expert Determiner
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John Cock
Architect
Architect, Chartered Arbitrator, Accredited Mediator, Accredited Adjudicator and Accredited Expert Determiner
John Cock is an architect, designer and project manager, with over 40 years’ experience across Asia and Australia. He advises employers, consultants, contractors and their legal advisers in expert evidence in arbitration and court proceedings in matters relating to building defects, design and architectural professional practice and project delivery.
A Chartered Arbitrator, Accredited Mediator, Accredited Adjudicator and Accredited Expert Determiner, he also acts as a third party resolver of commercial and construction disputes.
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As the role of the Expert Witness becomes increasingly defined and scrutinised, it is essential that Experts understand not only their professional expertise, but also their duties, responsibilities and the standards expected of them.
This practical grounding course is designed for professionals who act, or may be asked to act, as Expert Witnesses in Hong Kong, Singapore and other jurisdictions in Asia and Oceania. It is suitable both for those beginning Expert Witness work and for experienced Experts who want a structured refresher.
Delivered by practising Experts and lawyers, many of whom work in Hong Kong, the course combines established Expert Witness principles with practical experience of how Expert evidence is used in litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution across the region.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Professionals who are new to Expert Witness work
- Practising Experts who want to refresh their understanding of their duties
- Senior professionals who may be asked to give Expert evidence
- Lawyers and others who instruct Experts
- Experts involved in litigation, arbitration, adjudication or other dispute processes
- Professionals who want to understand the standards expected of an Expert Witness
What the course covers
The course covers the essential elements of the Expert’s role, including:
- Who and what is an Expert
- The role and duties of the Expert Witness
- The implications of accepting instructions
- Terms of Engagement
- Codes of Practice for Experts
- Fact-finding, early evaluation and pre-trial advice
- The Expert’s report and the model format
- Meetings of Experts — procedures and potential problems
The course has recently been updated to include the use of Artificial Intelligence by Expert Witnesses, drawing on The Academy of Experts’ Guidance for Expert Witnesses on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
What you will gain
By the end of the course, participants should have a clearer understanding of:
- The Expert’s role and overriding duties
- The standards expected when acting as an Expert Witness
- The risks and pitfalls to avoid
- How to approach instructions, evidence and reports properly
- How Experts should conduct themselves in discussions, meetings and the wider dispute process
- The practical implications of using Artificial Intelligence in Expert Witness work
Whether you are just starting out as an Expert Witness or looking to refresh your skills, this course will help you build the knowledge, confidence and practical understanding needed to act effectively as an Expert.
