Getting the most out of your counsel engagement

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