Witness Familiarisation Training – For Australian Lay Witnesses in International Arbitration Matter (Confidential Client)

Client Background

Our client was a was a highly ranked London based law firm with a client involved in a highly technical international arbitration. In-person witness familiarisation training was required for several Australian-based lay witness in advance of their cross examination during an upcoming hearing in Europe.

Training Provided

Loquitur provided a live, half day, in person witness familiarisation session in person for the witnesses in Sydney.  Witnesses were taught:

• Introduction to the court/trial process
• Role of a witness
• The giving of evidence
• Cross examination techniques
• Strategies to deliver evidence effectively

Additionally, attendees underwent a series of mock cross examinations based on hypothetical sets of facts in order to better understand and comprehend the materials taught, to practice the techniques taught, and to provide confidence and experience in advance of their upcoming testimony.