Upskilling Experts Module 2: Rules, Roles and Responsibilities
Module Two of our Upskilling Experts series looks at "Rules, Roles and Responsibilities: Navigating the Transition to Expert Witness".
Module Duration: 2 hours 18 minutes
Recorded: 13/04/2026
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Areas covered
Moving from negotiation or advocacy into the role of an expert witness, demands a fundamental shift in mindset. Experts must step away from partisanship and embrace independence, objectivity and impartiality as their duty moves from a client advisor to one assisting the Tribunal.
- What makes a great expert witness?
- Legal framework: CPR Part 35, Tribunal Rules and Practice Directions
- Distinguishing the expert’s role from that of an advocate or negotiator
- Shifting mindset: from persuasion to impartiality
- Understanding how the outcome of other expert issues can influence your evidence - preparing to present alternative options
- Core duties: independence, objectivity and truthfulness
- Building an effective litigation team: the roles of solicitors, barristers and experts
- Managing conflict of interest and ethical obligations
- Practical guidance on presenting evidence credibly without straying into argument
Sessions Include:
- Legal Framework: CPR Part 35, Tribunal Rules and Practice Directions
- What Makes a Good Expert Tips and Traps
- Transition from a Negotiator to an Expert
- Managing Clients and their Expectations
Speakers:
- Jonathan Stott MRICS, Group Managing Director, Ardent
- Colin Smith, Consultant, Dalcour Maclaren
- Colin Cottage BSc (Hons) MRICS RICS Registered Valuer, Managing Director - Compensation, Ardent
- Kate New, Partner, Foot Anstey LLP