We’re delighted to welcome guest speaker Shane Hussey, who will share his insights on what it really takes to be an effective expert, giving you plenty of food for thought as the year comes to a close.

Being an effective expert – Who are you trying to convince?

Experts write briefs – often in relation to complicated matters, relying on baffling science, designed to convince a Judge as to their position – right? 

Anyone involved in litigation knows that only one matter in 10 actually gets to a hearing.   Therefore, the reality is that, in order to be effective, an expert needs to be able to convince a wide range of audiences, including the client, counsel, opposing counsel, the opposing party, perhaps a mediator, and thereafter, a judge or arbitrator.  And in that process, relying solely on baffling science won’t do the trick.

Shane will explore what being an expert really involves, cutting through complexity, speaking to varied audiences, and offering insight that influences outcomes well before a hearing.

Wrap up the year with us at our Auckland Network Breakfast – enjoy good company, great conversation, and a relaxed start to your day.

Date: Thursday 11 December 
Time: 7:30–9:00 am
Dress Code: Business Attire
Cost: $39.50 inc GST

This session is open to everyone, whether you’re already part of AMINZ or simply interested in dispute resolution

About Shane

Shane holds a CAANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand) Certificate of Public Practice. In 1997, Shane formed Hussey & Co, a boutique chartered accounting firm specialising in providing expert financial opinions, most often in relation to financial disputes.

For more than 20 years, Shane has been one of New Zealand’s leading expert witnesses providing expert evidence before the courts and other tribunals. Shane has provided expert opinions in relation to disputes (ranging from matrimonial disputes to large and complicated commercial disputes) in relation to more than 1,000 separate disputes, attended hundreds of mediations (where he got to observe some of New Zealand’s best mediators in action) and given expert testimony more than 150 times.

As well as his expert opinion work, Shane regularly gives advice to businesses in terms of business structures and sometimes in relation to the establishing, buying/selling and merging of businesses. Such will often require creative thinking in terms of developing outcomes that benefit both parties to a transaction and, as such, has a natural overlap with mediation and arbitration.

Shane now also acts as a mediator and arbitrator.