In Person and Livestream Masterclass: Expert Witness Skills
Join the South West WA Branch for their Masterclass on Expert Witness Skills, aimed at those called or intending to be called as an expert witness.
About this event
Litigation in the Resource Industry can contain complex matters beyond the comprehension of the legal profession; therefore, it is imperative that the Courts rely on expertise from expert sources.
As a resource professional, it is possible that you could be called upon by the Courts to provide your expertise as an expert witness.
The role of expert witness is a paid assignment by one of the parties to the dispute; however, the Court demands independence and bipartisan delivery of the evidence given.
The experience of being an expert witness can be rewarding; however, can be harrowing for those who are not adequately prepared. One must be prepared to give evidence and be cross-examined which can be confrontational.
This masterclass will include both theory and role playing conducted by Professor Colin Roberts – Resource Professional & International Arbitrator and Lawyer.
The focus will be on what to expect and to inform the expert witness of the rules and laws that govern the role as an expert witness and would appeal to National Resource Companies, Government & Regulatory Officials, Resource Managers, Bankers, Geologists, Engineers, Lawyers, Accountants, Exploration Personnel and Academics.
In person program
12.00pm – Registration and networking
12.30pm - Lunch
01.00pm – Masterclass commences
05.00pm – Masterclass concludes
05.15pm - Networking
06.00pm – Conclusion and optional dinner (at own cost)
Livestream:
1.00pm - 5.00pm
Post networking optional dinner at own cost
Speaker/s
EurIng Professor Colin Roberts
LLM, DJur(JD), FAusIMM(CP), PGDipICArb, GDLP, BEng, PEng, CMinEng, CPetEng, CSci, FCIArb, FIMMM, FSAIMM, FEI, FAIE, FAIADR, MCIM, SPE
Colin started his resources career as a driller and then mining and petroleum engineer. He now specializes in dispute resolution, mitigation of sovereign risk, advising governments in resources law and policy, international trade & investment law and facilitation of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the resources, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Twenty-five percent (25%) of Colin’s time is donated pro bono publico.
Colin holds, and has held, numerous public and private directorships, and among others was for eight years, the Honorary Investment Consul for Pakistan in Australia, Authorized Emissary for the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) ‐ World Bank Group, Australian Consular Warden – Zambia, Past Chairman of the AusIMM‐WA, Past-Chairman of the Mining Institute of Scotland, Past‐Chairman of the Society of Petroleum Engineers–WA (SPE) and has served or is serving on committees and boards of Energy Resources Law (formerly AMPLA), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Australian Institute of Energy (AIE), and others.
In his spare time, he serves as Patron of the International Bar Association (IBA), the AusIMM Ethics Committee and the AusIMM Perth Branch Committee.
Location
Mercure Sanctuary Golf Resort
Lot 100 Old Coast Road
Bunbury WA 6230
Friday, 10 April 2026
12.00pm – 6.00pm (UTC+08:00)
Sponsors
Date and Time
12.00pm – 6.00pm (UTC+08:00)
Cost
AusIMM Member: $150
AusIMM Student & New Professional Members: $100
Non Member: $250
Non Member Student: $250
Post Masterclass Networking
AusIMM Members: $5.00
Non Members: $10.00
Livestream:
AusIMM Member: $150
AusIMM Student & New Professional Members: $100
Non Member: $250