Giving evidence
Giving evidence can be intimadating - and often under pressure we all fail to be heard. I focus on allowing individuals to focus on the message they want to deliver and then coaching them so they can reflect on the message they are delivering. Only by challenging preconceptions and reflecting on feedback can an individual achieve their objectives.
Courtroom preparation.
We familiarise the witness with the court, arbitral or tribunal process. We provide a comprehensive description of what takes place and the roles of the participants. We explain how the decision-maker will assess the credibility and reliability of witnesses and go through the main cross-examination techniques.
Controlling anxiety
Being a witness is not something that comes naturally to most people. A courtroom or hearing is an unfamiliar and stressful environment, whether in person or remotely. We know that because in our practices we have seen witnesses struggle with it.
This means we are uniquely placed to know what good and bad looks like and most importantly what a witness needs to do to be able to perform effectively. We also know how important it is for the solicitor to be able to approach the hearing with the confidence that they have done everything they can to make sure their witness is properly prepared.
Achieving results
Solicitors and barristers agree that preparation and understanding can make an enormous difference to the quality of evidence that a witness is able to give in court and ultimately a client’s prospects of success. Our training focuses not just on what participants say, but how they say it, while at all times emphasising that the duty of the witness is to tell the truth.
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