Expert Witness Conference

The Expert Witness Conference is a key annual event for all expert witnesses in Ireland. It will take place virtually on 25th & 26th February 2021, from 9.30 am to 1 pm on both days.

• Are you an Expert Witness or someone who regularly instructs Expert Witnesses?
• Are you clear on the role, duties and obligations of an Expert Witness?

The importance of Expert Witnesses being independent and owing their principal duties to the Court was recently highlighted in the High Court judgment of McKillen v Tynan [2020] IEHC 189. 

With over 25 years’ experience providing specialised training for Expert Witnesses, La Touche Training, Ireland’s leading training consultants, is delighted to announce our upcoming Expert Witness Conference.

This not to be missed conference will run over 2 half days and will give you the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of leading experts in this area and ensure you are fully up to date on all recent developments.

The conference will address the following areas:

1. The Definition of an Expert Witness and ensuring the correct Expert is instructed​
2. Addressing and Managing Conflicts of Interest and Unconscious Bias
3. The Expert’s Investigation
4. Adverse Findings and Costs Orders against Expert Witnesses
5. Codes of Practice and Guidance
6. Taking the Witness Box: Do you have to be a lamb to the slaughter?  Includes a role play involving an experienced Expert and practising Barrister

Chaired by The Honourable Mr. Justice Michael Peart, speakers' line up include:

• Caroline Conroy, Solicitor
• Gareth Kinsella, Barrister-at-Law
• John Garrett, Consulting Engineer
• Mark Tottenham, Barrister-at-Law
• Dr. Peter Boylan

Book now and avail of the early bird rate of €225

Download the Expert Witness Conference 2021 brochure