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SUMMARY:Role & Responsibilities of the Expert
DESCRIPTION:As the role of the Expert Witness becomes increasingly defined 
 and scrutinised\, it is essential that Experts understand not only their p
 rofessional expertise\, but also their duties\, responsibilities and the s
 tandards expected of them.\n\nThis practical grounding course is designed 
 for professionals who act\, or may be asked to act\, as Expert Witnesses i
 n 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.\n\nDelivered by practising Exper
 ts and lawyers\, many of whom work in Hong Kong\, the course combines esta
 blished Expert Witness principles with practical experience of how Expert 
 evidence is used in litigation\, arbitration and dispute resolution across
  the region.\nWho should attend?\nThis course is suitable for:\n\n 	Profes
 sionals who are new to Expert Witness work\n 	Practising Experts who want 
 to refresh their understanding of their duties\n 	Senior professionals who
  may be asked to give Expert evidence\n 	Lawyers and others who instruct E
 xperts\n 	Experts involved in litigation\, arbitration\, adjudication or o
 ther dispute processes\n 	Professionals who want to understand the standar
 ds expected of an Expert Witness\n\nWhat the course covers\nThe course cov
 ers the essential elements of the Expert’s role\, including:\n\n 	Who an
 d what is an Expert\n 	The role and duties of the Expert Witness\n 	The im
 plications of accepting instructions\n 	Terms of Engagement\n 	Codes of Pr
 actice for Experts\n 	Fact-finding\, early evaluation and pre-trial advice
 \n 	The Expert’s report and the model format\n 	Meetings of Experts — 
 procedures and potential problems\n\nThe course has recently been updated 
 to include the use of Artificial Intelligence by Expert Witnesses\, drawin
 g on The Academy of Experts’ Guidance for Expert Witnesses on the use of
  Artificial Intelligence (AI).\nWhat you will gain\nBy the end of the cour
 se\, participants should have a clearer understanding of:\n\n 	The Expert
 ’s role and overriding duties\n 	The standards expected when acting as a
 n Expert Witness\n 	The risks and pitfalls to avoid\n 	How to approach ins
 tructions\, evidence and reports properly\n 	How Experts should conduct th
 emselves in discussions\, meetings and the wider dispute process\n 	The pr
 actical implications of using Artificial Intelligence in Expert Witness wo
 rk\n\nWhether you are just starting out as an Expert Witness or looking to
  refresh your skills\, this course will help you build the knowledge\, con
 fidence and practical understanding needed to act effectively as an Expert
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CATEGORIES:Expert Witness,Training
LOCATION:Hong Kong Football Club\, 3 Sports Road\, Happy Valley\, Hong Kong
 \, Hong Kong
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