One of the overarching points we make here, and in the book, is that concise focused advocacy is a good thing. This is not quite…
In planning a cross-examination, we start with statements that the witness can’t deny without appearing dishonest … leading to statements that the witness could credibly…
The phrase ‘I refute’ has started to show up a lot in submissions and witness statements. People use it to mean ‘I deny such and…
A common error in advocacy is to exaggerate what a piece of evidence or set of circumstances means. For example, a fork-lift operator is dismissed…
No. It does not. There has never been much doubt about this. Any uncertainty has been put to rest by the EAT in Tao Herbs…
One of the things you do in a tribunal hearing is read how you’re coming over to the panel. Then you can adjust your approach…
If an appeal is made to the EAT, they will notify the other side. This, however, is likely to take a little time, because the…
When you arrive at the tribunal, it’s normal to introduce yourself to the other side. Often there is something specific to discuss – last minute…
Sometimes, after the tribunal hearing, you learn of something that, if you’d know about it at the time, you would have wanted to present to…
Tribunals and lawyers will sometimes refer to a ‘Judge sitting alone’. This means that he is sitting without the lay-members. This is common in case…