Civility in Court and the Art of e-Advocacy

Civility in Court and the Art of e-Advocacy

Held in conjunction with the Middle Temple Society in Hong Kong

This event is open to Middle Temple Members and their guests as well as members of other Inns of Court, though guests are restricted to members only. Attendance is free but booking is required.

Event Details:

Join Middle Temple and the Middle Temple Society in Hong Kong for a collaborative event exploring the issues of Civility in Court and the Art of e-Advocacy.

As professional advocates, what are the qualities that we most hope for in our tribunal? What happens when a judge’s personality takes the lead in a less-than-positive way and advocates are left wondering whether they’ve done something to offend the judge, or they feel unable to object to unreasonable demands placed on them by the judge during a case?

What should you do when you find yourself against an opponent who is unnecessarily aggressive, hostile or a bully?

Virtual hearings are increasingly becoming the new norm for international arbitrations and court proceedings due to COVID-19. This represents a new frontier for many advocates. How can advocates effectively persuade the Tribunal and cross-examine witnesses when participants are no longer in the same physical space?

This is your opportunity to hear from and question experienced judges and practitioners from both Hong Kong and the UK in a Q&A moderated by The Hon Mr Justice Joseph Fok.

Hong Kong Speakers:

• The Hon. Mrs Justice Audrey Campbell-Moffat
• Douglas Lam SC
• Catrina Lam
• Moderated by The Hon. Mr Justice Joseph Fok

UK Speakers:

• The Rt Hon Lord Justice Jonathan Baker
• Nikki Singla QC
• Scott Maidment, President of The Advocates' Society in Canada, 2019

Accessing the remote Event:

This remote event will take place online.  A link will be sent by email between 12-24 hours before the scheduled start time.

It is preferable to join the event on a laptop, but if that’s not possible then use your phone/tablet.

Student members: One guest maximum

Hall members and Benchers: Two guests maximum

Please note this is NOT a Qualifying Session.

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