The ultimate in witness preparation

Witness preparation reduces litigation risk through realistic, science-based preparation that transforms witness performance. We provide witnesses with the skills they need to perform effectively under the pressure of cross-examination as well as helping them to understand the process of giving evidence .

Yes. Whilst Preparing witnesses on the facts of their case is not allowed, our training provides necessary familiarisation and builds the skills witnesses need to perform at their best. We undertake cross-examination exercises not using the facts of the case, but based on personal information that the witnesses have provided themselves.

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Assurety’s approach combines three elements that set our training apart.

Real play, not role play
Our cross-examination practice is as close as possible to the real thing, based on actual events not artificial role-plays, and bespoke to each witness

Unmatched barrister expertise
Every session is led by a leading KC or senior barrister with extensive cross-examination experience.

Multi-disciplinary insight
Barristers work alongside communications specialists and performance psychologists who are specialists in behavioural change.

Every session is delivered by a leading barrister, either a King’s Counsel or senior junior barrister with extensive courtroom experience.

Many also sit as judges, arbitrators or mediators, bringing real insight into what effective witness performance looks like. We also always have a Communications Expert or Performance Psychologist in the session, ensuring we have a behavioural change expert alongside our legal expertise.

Our training is designed to replicate the pressure of cross-examination as closely as possible without touching on the facts of the case. By using personal material, provided by the witnesses themselves, our cross-examination practice replicates the emotion and pressure of the real thing. Our leading barristers construct bespoke forensic questioning sessions  and we use with video playback and detailed feedback to analyse performance, identify risks and build new habits.

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