- CPD Points: 1 [PS] [SL]
- Price: $89.00
- Area: Advocacy; Civil Liability and Torts Law; Courts and Tribunals; Legal Skills & Technique
- Delivered: March 2026
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Description
In the second of the series on looking closer at bringing civil cases to trial, Victor-David Murray and Alex Kendall, Barristers at Derwent and Tamar Chambers, are joined by Tom Cox SC, Malthouse Chambers to discuss the following: guidance for practitioners to breach the impasse between a failed mediation and trial. In addition to a review of the applicable court rules for progressing a matter to trial, the presentation will include practical tips on how to ready a matter for trial through a review of the pleadings, amendments to the pleading, and the preparation of evidence, court books and witnesses.
Key takeaways
- Appreciating when your matter needs to be ramped up for trial.
- The benefits of reviewing your matter and its degree of readiness for trial.
- Some simple tips and skills for converting your matter from a mediation focused event to a trial ready matter.
- Understanding the benefits that attend being trial focused rather than mediation focused in working your file.
The introductory session on brining civil cases to trail was delivered by Victor-David Murray and Alex Kendall in 2025. The recording, Bringing Civil Litigation Matters to Trial or Hearing (https://www.lst.org.au/bringing-civil-litigation-matters-to-trial-or-hearing/), can be found in the Society's Recordings Store.
- CPD Points: 1 [PS] [SL]
- Price: $89.00
- Area: Advocacy; Civil Liability and Torts Law; Courts and Tribunals; Legal Skills & Technique
- Delivered: March 2026
Digital Content
- Recording
- Slides
To purchase login below
Description
In the second of the series on looking closer at bringing civil cases to trial, Victor-David Murray and Alex Kendall, Barristers at Derwent and Tamar Chambers, are joined by Tom Cox SC, Malthouse Chambers to discuss the following: guidance for practitioners to breach the impasse between a failed mediation and trial. In addition to a review of the applicable court rules for progressing a matter to trial, the presentation will include practical tips on how to ready a matter for trial through a review of the pleadings, amendments to the pleading, and the preparation of evidence, court books and witnesses.
Key takeaways
- Appreciating when your matter needs to be ramped up for trial.
- The benefits of reviewing your matter and its degree of readiness for trial.
- Some simple tips and skills for converting your matter from a mediation focused event to a trial ready matter.
- Understanding the benefits that attend being trial focused rather than mediation focused in working your file.
The introductory session on brining civil cases to trail was delivered by Victor-David Murray and Alex Kendall in 2025. The recording, Bringing Civil Litigation Matters to Trial or Hearing (https://www.lst.org.au/bringing-civil-litigation-matters-to-trial-or-hearing/), can be found in the Society's Recordings Store.
Thomas Cox SC, Barrister, Malthouse Chambers
About the Presenter:
Tom Cox SC, Barrister, Malthouse Chambers, has been in practice since 1999. He commenced as a legal practitioner with the firm Wallace Wilkinson & Webster. After a few years overseas Tom returned to the firm of Hunt & Hunt in 2004, before he commenced practice as a barrister at Malthouse Chambers in 2008. Tom took silk in 2024. He has held various roles and positions from the Chair of the Racing Appeal Board and Nursing Professional Review Tribunal to Deputy Director of the Centre for Legal Studies. Tom is a long serving member of the Tasmanian Bar and is a past President. His areas of practice are: civil and commercial litigation, including insurance and contracts, personal injuries, workers compensation and workplace health and safety; and coronial and Commissions of Inquiry, and Administrative (disciplinary).
Victor Murray, Barrister, Derwent and Tamar Chambers
About the Presenter:
Victor-David Murray, Barrister, Derwent and Tamar Chambers, graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from Queensland University of Technology. In 2019, Victor received a Master of Laws (Succession Law) from the College of Law. Victor has worked in private practice since 2012 and until recently was a legal practice director at Murray Torcetti Lawyers and CCQ Law. Victor also spent several years working with Tasmania Legal Aid as Civil Law Coordinator. Victor is a member of the Society's Council, and the Estate and Succession and Litigation Committees. Victor is a member of the Tasmanian Bar and STEP.
Alexander Kendall, Barrister, Derwent and Tamar Chambers
About the Presenter:
Alex Kendall, Barrister, Derwent and Tamar Chambers, has appeared as counsel in a variety of courts and tribunals, with the majority of his work within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Tasmania. Alex specialises in litigation, and has an interest in the following areas of law: Negligence; Workers compensation; Fatal Accidents Act actions; Motor vehicle accidents; Debt and insurance disputes; Property disputes; Estate disputes; Defamation; Administrative law; and Criminal law. While working for Phillips Taglieri, in 2016 Alex was part of a duty lawyer pilot scheme designed to provide legal representation and advocacy to vulnerable clients in the Magistrates Court of Tasmania. In almost a decade, Alex has become well regard by clients for giving pragmatic and simple advice. With qualifications and experience is STEM, Alex is sought-after as a legal practitioner in matters involving complex scientific, engineering, and technical evidence. Alex currently serves on the Law Society of Tasmania’s Litigation Committee.
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