The role of expert witnesses and consultants in managing the legal and contractual fallout
? Date & Time: (TBC)
? Location: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, London
?️ Free – Registration required

? Synopsis:
Some IT projects reach a point of no return. When they collapse, legal battles begin, and expert witnesses step in to analyse what went wrong — and who is accountable.

This session, led by veteran expert witness Gill Hunt, will demystify:

• The role of expert witnesses vs. consultants
• The legal process behind IT disputes
• How courts assess technical failure and contractual liability
• Lessons from high-profile disputes (like NHS vs. Fujitsu and the Horizon affair)

? Speaker:
Gill Hunt has over 25 years of experience in IT project disputes, ranging from minor contract failures to billion-pound court cases. She is a Council Member at The Academy of Experts.

? Agenda:

• 18:30 – Introductions & Announcements
• 18:40 – Main Talk
• 20:00 – Q&A and Networking
• 21:00 – Event Close

Organised by:
 ? BCS Consultancy Specialist Group
 ? BCS Project Management Specialist Group
 ? BCS Law Specialist Group