What is needed in the court room? Hosted by Thomas Dumont KC and Eleanor Stenson
Description
Thomas Dumont KC Barrister from Radcliffe Chambers and Eleanor Stenson Partner from IDR Law, provide a detailed webinar on ‘What is needed in the court room?’.
This webinar is specifically aimed at legal teams working with or in charities and Charity Legacy Officers.
Thomas and Eleanor cover:
How do matters reach Court – i) does the charity need to go to Court to determine a point of law ii) red flags in disputes that make Court more likely iii) different types of claims
Why this can be difficult for charities – negative publicity, increased costs, adverse costs risks.
What happens at Court – brief overview of the process (opening submissions, cross examination (what does this look like, if a - Legacy Officer needs to give evidence?), experts, closing)
Once the Trial starts - is it still possible to settle the case?
What happens when the Judge makes their decision, judgment on the day or reserved?
What happens if the decision goes against you
PR/Media considerations – how to prepare for unforeseen outcomes
Recorded on 24th October 2023
United States
