Getting the most out of your counsel engagement
Course

Getting the most out of your counsel engagement

UNSW EDGE
Updated Aug 30, 2019

CPD units: 1
Knowledge area: Practice management and business skills or Professional skills

Getting the most out of your counsel engagement

Kezia David, Special Counsel, William Roberts Lawyers

  • Information gathering and formulating case theory
  • Preparation of pleadings / assessment of the appropriate dispute resolution mechanism,
  • Engagement with witnesses (dealing with issues of privilege, confidentiality, collusion etc)
  • Avenues to gather evidence from third parties during proceedings
  • Avenues to narrow issues and contentions in proceedings
  • The right time to brief counsel
  • Matters to be included in counsel’s brief
  • Ongoing engagement with counsel after appointment.

Recorded: 29 March 2019