I had given evidence a dozen times and still walked out of cross-examination rattled. This training changed how I prepare entirely.
Who We Are
Who We Are
McDermott KC Training Ltd was established to provide specialist expert witness training informed by decades of experience at the highest levels of litigation.
WHAT WE DO
Why Choose McDermott KC Training?
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Led by highly experienced litigation professionals
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Practical training grounded in real courtroom experience
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Designed for both new and experienced expert witnesses
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Relevant across a wide range of professional disciplines
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Up to date guidance informed by current legal developments
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Handbook and learning materials
The company builds upon the successful expert witness training programmes previously delivered through McDermott KC Law, bringing together extensive courtroom experience with practical insight into the challenges faced by modern expert witnesses.
A Different Approach to Expert Witness Training
Recent years have seen increasing judicial criticism of expert evidence, including criticism of highly experienced practitioners who have failed to meet the standards expected by the courts.
We believe this presents an important opportunity for reflection and improvement.
Our training goes beyond compliance. We focus on developing critical thinking, professional rigour and best practice. Through interactive sessions and, on occasion, practical mock examples, delegates gain a deeper understanding of what makes expert evidence objective, reliable and persuasive.
Our approach is different. We bring together the perspectives of the professionals who work with expert witnesses at every stage of a case, providing a full understanding of the expert’s role throughout the litigation journey.
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What the courts now expect from expert reports
Decades leading high-value personal injury and clinical negligence cases in courts at home and abroad.
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Causation in clinical negligence
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McDermott KC Training opens its first cohort
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About Us
Decades of litigation experience, distilled into practical and accessible training.
With over four decades at the Bar, Gerard McDermott KC has led some of the most complex personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Together with Michelle Hornsby FCILEx, whose career includes working directly with expert witnesses, and Tessa Herman, experienced personal injury Solicitor / Accredited Mediator and Trainer, McDermott KC Training offers a uniquely rounded perspective on what makes an effective expert witness. Practical, authoritative and grounded in real litigation experience.