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Events
Bond Solon
RICS
www.bondsolon.com
Online Expert Witness Certificate
Venue: RICS, Online - CPD: 26 hours formal CPD
See; www.rics.org/mena/events/training-courses/
rics-expert-witness-certificate/
This 12-week blended learning programme is
designed to give you a sound knowledge of the law
and best practice. RICS Accredited Expert Witness
status is recognised in the market as an important
benchmark of quality, which assists accredited expert
witnesses in attracting private appointments by
solicitors, clients and professional representative firms.
The course works systematically through the
published RICS Professional Guidance and related
learning materials through webinars led by experienced surveyors, lawyers and expert witnesses. This
course also includes two intense practical workshops
where you will work with leading industry experts
and a barrister to finesse your skills.
Excellence in Report Writing (In person) 1 day
Starts: 12/05/2025 Virtual Classroom
Courtroom Skills (In person & virtual) 1 day
Virtual Classroom
Cross Examination Day (Virtual)*/** 1 day
Starts: 22/01/2025, Virtual Classroom
Civil Law and Procedure (Virtual)* England and
Wales - 2 days
Starts: 15/05/2025,Virtual Classroom
Criminal Law and Procedure - England & Wales
Starts: 01/07/2025 in Virtual Classroom
Family Law and Procedure - England and Wales
Starts: 10/04/2025 in Virtual Classroom
Discussions between Experts
Joint meetings and discussions between experts
are requested by the courts in an attempt to save
court time, reduce legal costs and bring about a
settlement between the parties.
Discussions Between Experts (Virtual, 1:30pm 5:00pm)
Starts: 06/05/2025
SYTECH courtroom training
www.sytech-consultants.com
Courtroom Training From a Unique Perspective
Unlike Barrister-lead training, SYTECH’s courtroom training is built from first-hand experience of
life from the witness stand as an Expert Witness.
* These courses can count towards the highly regarded Cardiff
University Bond Solon (CUBS) Expert Witness Certificate, for
those who practise in England and Wales.
built on a successful track record, and is packed with
anecdotal evidence from some of the UK’s leading
Criminal Trials.
** These courses can count towards the highly regarded University
of Aberdeen Bond Solon (UABS) Expert Witness Certificate, for
those who practise in Scotland.
Mr Adam Ross
If you have attended expert witness training with
us in the past or completed one of our certificates,
and you are interested in achieving an additional
certificate, then you may be exempt from attending certain courses. Please call us on 020 7549
2549 or email expertwitness@bondsolon.com to
learn what exemptions may apply.
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
MBChB, FRCOphth, FHEA, PGC MedEd, MBA
Adam Ross is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a sub-specialty interest in cataract
surgery, including micro-incision and complex cataract surgery, medical retina and
uveitis. He has over 15 years experience in medicine, and was previously the lead for
the medical retinal service at the Bristol Eye Hospital, as well as being exceptionally
active in clinical research, as the principal and chief investigator on a variety of trials. He
carried out his training in Bristol and Cheltenham, as well as visiting fellowships in New
Have a look at our e-learning courses. They allow
you to learn at your own pace, in your own time:
Introduction to Civil Procedure Rules (6 hours)
GDPR for Expert Witnesses Toolkit (3 hours)
Legal Update for Expert Witnesses 2022 (1 hour)
York and Washington. He further completed various post-graduate qualifications.
Excellence in Report Writing - Scotland
Public course: £395 + VAT
intraocular lenses, as well as retinal disease. Mr Ross is also involved in research
Courtroom Skills - Scotland
In-house course: call for details
Dr Ross has vast experience in acting as an expert witness. He is familiar with my
Mr Ross is a fellow of the higher education academy, and continues to be actively
involved in teaching of ophthalmologists in addition to allied health professionals.
He has an extensive background in teaching and was the Ophthalmology
Postgraduate Training Director and Head of School for Ophthalmology in the Severn
Deanery, as well as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Bristol.
His expertise lies in cataract surgery, complex cataracts, premium multifocal and toric
within the subspecialty of retina at Boehringer Ingelheim, and sits on the board of
trustees for the charity SRUK (Sight Research UK).
duties as an expert witness under Part 35 of the CPR and is happy to be instructed
as a joint expert witness. He currently prepares expert reports for a number of r
eputable medical agencies who are members of the Association of Medical Reporting
Cross-Examination Day - Scotland
Public course: £395 + VAT
Organisations.
Dr Ross now has a dedicated medico-legal service with turnaround of reports of 4
weeks with competitive quotes from the outset of instruction.
Law and Procedure - Scotland
Public course: £325 + VAT
Dr Ross regularly publishes in ophthalmic literature.
Contact:
EXPERT WITNESS JOURNAL
Adam Ross
Tel: 0117 369 1179
Qualification: Can count towards the University of
Aberdeen Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate please call for details on 020 7549 2549
expertwitness@bondsolon.com
Email: office@legaleyeunit.co.uk - Alternate Email: adamross@doctors.org.uk
Website: www.adamross.co.uk
Address: Nuffield Hospital, 3 Clifton Hill, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1BN
Alternate Address: 25 Harley Street, London, W1G 9QW
Area of work: London & Bristol Areas
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