by McCollum Consultants
McCollum Consultants is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Expert Witness CPD Programme, a series of educational events designed to support the ongoing professional development of our clinical expert witnesses.
As a member of the CPD Certification Service, all our training programmes are officially CPD-accredited. Delegates attending these sessions will receive a CPD Certificate of Attendance, which can be logged as evidence of continued learning and professional development.
Our 2026 programme will consist of a series of in-person evening sessions at Spire Manchester Hospital, each including a keynote lecture delivered by Gerard McDermott KC, followed by panel discussions with representatives from leading Claimant and Defendant law firms specialising in clinical negligence and personal injury. These sessions are exclusive to our network of experts and reflect our continued commitment to quality, consistency, and best practice.
Each event will also provide valuable opportunities for our experts to network with peers and engage directly with instructing parties. Further details, including timings and RSVP information, will be shared with our expert network in due course.
Upcoming session:
28th January 2026 – Selection and Instruction of Experts
Learning outcome: Understanding the duties of the legal team and the duties of the expert.
This session, delivered by Gerard McDermott KC, forms part of our 2026 series of CPD-accredited events, designed to bridge the gap between lawyers and experts and foster a collaborative culture within the medico-legal sector.
2026 Series Dates:
- 28 January 2026 – Confirmed
- 31 March 2026 – Confirmed (Topic TBC)
- 24 June 2026 – Confirmed (Topic TBC)
- 16 September 2026 – Confirmed (Topic TBC)
Venue:
Spire Manchester Hospital
170 Barlow Moor Road, West Didsbury,
Manchester
M20 2AF
Agenda:
- 17:00 – 17:45 – Arrival, refreshments & networking
- 17:45 – 19:00 – Lecture by Gerard McDermott KC
- 19:00 – 19:30 – Refreshment break & further networking
- 19:30 – 21:00 – Panel discussion chaired by Gerard McDermott KC
- 21:00 – 21:30 – Closing remarks & final networking
At McCollum Consultants, we remain dedicated to investing in the development, confidence, and capability of our experts, ensuring they receive high-quality, practical training delivered by senior members of the legal profession.
If you would like to be involved in future sessions,
please email us at: info@exp-w.com or call 0161 218 0223.