Outcomes

You will develop an assertive and disciplined approach to case management, including:

• considering merits, costs, settlement and next steps at every opportunity
• thinking and acting more commercially and strategically, always looking for the most effective routes for achieving each client’s objectives
• using the CPR to manage cases in accordance with each client’s objectives
• identifying opportunities to make applications and effective methods for resisting an opponent’s approach

Content

1. Prioritising the client’s objectives
2. Preparing the Defence – with or without counsel
3. Directions – how to set a realistic agenda that suits your client
4. Disclosure – handling your client and your opponent
5. Witness evidence – analysing the strengths and weaknesses
6. Managing changes as the evidence emerges
7. Assessing the merits as the case progresses and advising the client
8. Settlement – making offers that create pressure to settle
9. Settlement – responding to offers