Get practical tips and insights on Pre-Trial Evidence Preparation from Barrister Lachlan Menzies. Learn how to draft affidavits, compile witness bundles, fact-check recollection and anticipate objections all while following court rules and writing and style guidelines. See how it all comes together with samples from real affidavits.
9.00am to 10.00am Pre-Trial Evidence Preparation
- Practical tips based on personal experience in drafting affidavits, as a solicitor at mid-tier and at top-tier firms, and ongoing as a barrister
- Using the forms for affidavits under the rules of court
- Preparing pre-trial by compiling a witness bundle
- Knowing the documents better than your witness, to help fact-check their recollection
- Writing and style rules
- Anticipating and avoiding typical objections
- Samples from affidavits – how it looks in practice
Presented by Lachlan Menzies, Barrister, Eight Wentworth Chambers
Chair:
Lisa Gooneratne, Special Counsel, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Presenters
Ms. Lisa Gooneratne, Special Counsel, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Lisa has extensive experience in personal injury insurance law, in a variety of areas. Lisa acts for both private insurers and Government agencies, in the areas of public liability, workers compensation, medical negligence, coronial inquests, medical disciplinary matters and motor vehicle accidents. Lisa also acts for a self-insurers, including a national airline and national banks, in relation to personal injury claims. Lisa is actively involved in the ACT legal community, being a former chair of the Young Lawyers Committee and currently a Commissioner and Board member of the ACT Legal Aid Commission.
Mr. Lachlan Menzies, Barrister, Eight Wentworth Chambers
Lachlan Menzies is a commercial litigator with more than 20 years’ experience. His practice combines large matters in collaboration with Senior Counsel, and a full range of matters unled. As well as litigation, he is briefed for transactional advice and drafting including direct briefs from in-house counsel. A strong position, control, and success in Court are built on precision in pleadings, affidavits, written submissions and associated legal research. Close cooperation with instructing lawyers and a positive client connection are maintained through practical advice, and meetings and calls in conference. Lachlan is adept at Information Technology in legal practice and holds a degree in computer science. Lachlan mainly practises in State and Federal jurisdictions in New South Wales, and also acts in trials and on appeal in the Supreme Court of Victoria. Lachlan is a lecturer in the Master of Applied Law courses at the College of Law, appointed in 2009.
This seminar is part of a series
Litigation Series: The Skilled Litigator’s Guide
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
Are you a junior lawyer looking to gain a solid foundation in litigation practice? Join us for our Litigation series! Experienced speakers will provide you with practical tips & insights, sharing their real-world experiences to help you better understand the intricacies of the litigation process. Whether you are just starting out in your legal career or looking to expand your practice, this series is the perfect program for you. Register now & take your litigation skills to the next level. WEB235N03Z
Description
Attend and earn 4 CPD units in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
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