Expert Witness Techniques for Professionals

Expert Witness Techniques for Professionals

11 June 2026 (Thu)

Time
0930 –1700

Fee
HK$1,700

Venue
Admiralty/ Wanchai

Language
Cantonese supplemented with English materials

Sometimes professionals may be called upon as factual or expert witnesses in both civil and criminal trials. What does an expert witness do? · What are the touch questions and how should you answer them? · How should you prepare for testimony? · What will happen in the courtroom? · How can you make your testimony more effective? In this workshops, participants will learn the tips and techniques with such detail, clarity and understanding. Through an interactive approach, this workshop will involve demonstration, discussion and case studies that enabling participants to grasp necessary knowledge and skills to deal with the situations in their daily work.

Content

  • Role and duties of an expert
  • Code of Practice
  • Ethics and compliance
  • Hong Kong judicial system
  • Overview of Hong Kong judicial system
  • Overview of civil and criminal procedures
  • Essentials of the Expert’s Report
  • Form, scope and instructions
  • Facts, opinion and admissible opinion
  • Different perspectives and roles (client’s, lawyer’s and the judge’s)
  • Essential elements of a good expert’s report
  • Relevant provisions and rules of court, privilege and disclosure
  • Preparations for trial
  • Strict liability
  • Absolute liability
  • Statutory defence
  • Heresay rules and its exceptions
  • Court setting and court etiquette
  • Examination and questioning techniques of lawyers
  • Trainer’s demonstration on questioning techniques

Trainer

Mr. Harrison CHEUNG

Barrister-at-Law, Chartered Engineer

Arbitrator, HKIAC Mediator and Dispute Resolution Advisor

With over two decades of experience in the construction industry, Harrison transitioned into a successful career as a barrister, specializing in construction-related litigation, arbitration, and mediation. In addition to his expertise in these areas, Harrison adeptly handles commercial contractual disputes and a wide array of general legal matters. His legal acumen extends to criminal law, where he serves as counsel on fiat and defense counsel, demonstrating his comprehensive legal capabilities.

Harrison is a seasoned speaker who has been co-operating with local universities (HKU, PolyU, CityU SCOPE, etc.) in recent years and teaching courses of various legal topics. Since 2012, there are more than 7,000 participants who joined the courses, who are management staffs, government officials and professionals from different disciplines.