Giving evidence can be a daunting experience for witnesses. Poor performance in the witness box can undermine their confidence and the credibility of their evidence.
These risks can be minimised if witnesses undertake a process of familiarisation. This involves understanding what is required of them, how to give evidence clearly and how to prepare fully for the hearing. ‘Witness Familiarisation’ is now regarded as a central element of the pre-trial process.
Bond Solon provides intensive in-house Witness Familiarisation sessions. Through the use of fictitious case studies our lawyers impart to witnesses the necessary presentation skills to give their evidence effectively in legal forums such as courts, tribunals, arbitrations, select committees, inquiries and depositions.
Both solicitors and their clients confirm that they are delighted that such a service is available. Witnesses have indicated that they have been relieved to have received preparation prior to the hearing and have found Familiarisation sessions to be extremely helpful.
Bond Solon is the leading provider of Witness Familiarisation sessions and the majority of top law firms regularly use the service. Over the past 18 years we have trained over 250,000 witnesses of fact and expert witnesses.
The sessions are accredited by the Law Society and comply fully with the Bar Council guidelines.
If you would like to know more about the Witness Familiarisation service or to organise a free Witness Familiarisation CPD presentation to your firm, please contact Paul Gillingham on 020 7549 2549.