Description
There have been many talks and seminars on advocacy in general, covering a range of topics such as trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, handling of expert witnesses and written advocacy.
Often overlooked however is the fact that advocacy skills are required and ought to be present in all aspects of the litigation process. This would include the drafting of pleadings to urgent interlocutory applications to routine case managements to hearing or trial preparation and even requests for adjournments. It is important for an Advocate to understand the needs and objectives of the Court at each and every stage of the process and to prepare for it effectively and with the same vigor as they would for a substantive hearing or full trial.
The speakers will cover aspects of the litigation process often neglected and which, if conducted
effectively, would lead to being a Complete Advocate.
Speaker
Fahri Azzat was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1999 and is a partner of Messrs Fahri & Co. He regularly conducts trials, applications and appeals in the civil, criminal, industrial and syariah courts. He also appears as counsel in civil and criminal appeals in the appellate courts, in arbitration proceedings, and proceedings in other statutory tribunals. Fahri has been an advocacy trainer since 2011 and has conducted advocacy training throughout Malaysia and in South Africa and Brunei. He is also the author of “The Malaysian Guide to Advocacy” published by Sweet & Maxwell, Malaysia in September 2019.
Brendan Navin Siva is a B.Ec/LLB graduate of the University of Sydney and was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1999. Brendan practices mainly in commercial litigation. Brendan was a member of the Bar Council, Malaysia for 8 terms and was Chairman of the Kuala Lumpur Bar 2011/2013. Brendan was the Chairperson of the Advocacy Training Committee, Malaysia from 2010 to 2015. Brendan has conducted advocacy training throughout Malaysia and in Hong Kong, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, Singapore, Scotland and Australia. He is now Chairman of the International Advocacy Training Council (IATC).
James Khong was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2001 and was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 2003. James practises mainly in the areas of corporate and commercial disputes. He has been an advocacy trainer since 2012 and has conducted advocacy training in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and South Africa.
Terms and Conditions
Places are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Cancellation
Cancellations must be made in writing at least 48 hours prior to the event.
If you have failed to inform the organiser on your cancellation for three consecutive times, you may be blacklisted for future events.
Refunds
Refunds will be processed after the event is completed. This may take up to 30 business days. The conditions for refunds are as follows:
- Full refunds will be issued if the cancellation is notified to the organiser three business days before the event.
- No refunds will be issued if the cancellation is notified to the organiser less than three business days from the event.
The organiser reserves the right to modify, cancel or postpone the event, should circumstances arise that make such action necessary, whereupon all registration fees paid will be refunded.
Transferral
You are allowed to transfer your place to another participant, but you must notify the organiser with the necessary details.
Attendance
CPD points will not be awarded to lawyers and pupils in chambers from Peninsular Malaysia who arrive more than 15 minutes late, are not present throughout the event, or leave before its scheduled end.
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Disclaimer
- Materials will be emailed only. No printed notes will be provided.
- No recording of the event is permitted via any means at any time.
- No part of the event content may be used/reproduced in any form without the written and explicit consent of the Bar Council and speaker(s).
