EXPERT EVIDENCE FOR HOUSING LAWYERS: WEBINAR 14th MAY 2025

I am giving a webinar for  the Steve Cornforth Consultance on the 14th May 2025.  It is aimed at housing lawyers and aims to have a comprehensive look at the rules, guidance and cases on the use of experts in housing cases.  It will also be of interest to those who give expert evidence in housing cases.  Bookings can be arranged by emailing Steve at stevecornforthconsultancy@gmail.com

THE WEBINAR

Matters covered will include:

• A close look at the rules and protocols governing the use of expert evidence in housing cases.
  • “Housing experts considered by the Courts”, looking at those cases where the courts have considered expert evidence in the housing context.
  • “Why all (or virtually all) experts break the rules”. Looking at the rules and
  guidance in relation to expert evidence and why these are rarely followed.
  • “Compliance with the Protocol” – the possible consequences if you don’t.
  • “Communications with the expert” – why failure to take appropriate care could end up with you being in prison.
  • “The joint meeting stage” – and why you should never get involved.
  • “The joint expert”.
  • “Part 35 questions to experts