Professional Skills
Affidavit Evidence of Conversations: The Completely Opposite Views of the Federal Court and the NSW Court of Appeal
One of the challenges for litigation lawyers is getting evidence in correct form. Examine the common law rules on the form of direct speech evidence and the challenges you might face in light of competing judicial observations about how it should be done.
Presented by David Jury, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
John Armfield, Barrister, Two Wentworth; Preeminent Wills & Estates Litigation Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2024
Presenters
John Armfield, Barrister, Two Wentworth
John specialises in estate litigation. Regularly advising and appearing for plaintiffs and estates in relation to matters in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. John has extensive experience in representing clients at mediations and informal settlement conferences. He has also acted as a court-appointed mediator with respect to family provision claims. His practice has a strong emphasis on probate, family provision applications and will construction. He has also appeared in applications seeking a review of orders allowing commission to executors. John regularly presents papers at legal conferences in relation to wills and succession law.
David Jury, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
David has practised in building and construction industry for 25years and has particular expertise in adjoining land owner issues including proceedings under section 88K of the Conveyancing Act. David’s clients include, Contractors, Developers and specialist subcontractors. David provides advice on tendering, project delivery, contract administration and dispute resolution including processes under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.
