Commercial Litigation - Critical Skills for the Developing Practitioner

Introduction

Even for a lawyer who has successfully managed some commercial disputes there are difficult issues to keep under review and new experiences to learn.

Designed for developing commercial litigation lawyers who already have some dispute experience, this virtual classroom seminar will take a look at some critical areas - those that can make a real difference to the success or failure in commercial litigation. The aim of this live session is to elevate your confidence, sharpen your judgement and master the core skills that drive successful outcomes.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

Impressing a Client

• How can a disputes lawyer show they understand the imperatives of a business client?
• How to focus on settlement from the start
• Cost estimation and control

The Confident Practitioner

• How does the overriding objective fit into commercial litigation?
• Effective control of disclosure and evidence amid the requirements in the Business and Property Courts
• Thinking constructively about remedies
• Using tactical acumen - a means to an end

Recognised Tricky Aspects

• The use of artificial intelligence - convenience versus reliability
• Avoiding ethical dilemmas in commercial litigation
• Not being foxed by foreign elements of commercial litigation - jurisdiction, applicable law and enforcement

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.