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Hearing Preparation

Everything a barrister needs before walking into court — briefs, bundles, authorities, arguments.

CriticalToday 14:00
Trial Day 3 · Cross-examination
M-2039 R. v. Kingston
Crown Court Rm 2 · J. Hollis KC
HighMon 07 Jul 09:30
Directions Hearing
M-2041 Meridian
Commercial Court Rm 4 · A. Okafor
MedTue 08 Jul 10:00
Case Management
M-2024 Vertex Biotech
IPEC · S. Ravel
Prep checklist
Trial Day 3 · Cross-examination
  • Bundle paginated & indexed
  • Authorities compiled
  • Skeleton argument circulated
  • Witness statements finalized
  • Cross-examination notes
  • Client briefed
  • Court logistics confirmed
  • Robes & IDs prepared
5/8 complete
Argument & speaking points
Opening framework

Establish credibility of prosecution timeline gap between 22:10 and 22:47. Anchor to CCTV exhibit 14b.

Cross-examination priorities
  1. DC Aldridge — chain of custody on device seizure
  2. Forensic witness — reliability of extraction methodology
  3. Complainant — inconsistencies with first account (Ex. 3)
Risk questions (from bench)
  • Why did defence not seek early disclosure of forensic extraction protocol?
  • Position on hearsay in exhibit 22?
Bundle status
Volume 1 · Pleadings100%
Volume 2 · Witness statements100%
Volume 3 · Exhibits82%
Authorities bundle76%
Court logistics
  • Arrive by 13:15
  • Robe room · Level 2
  • Bundle porter · E. Cole
  • Client meet · consultation Rm B
  • Backup counsel · P. Adeyemi (on call)
Witness readiness
Dr. Halden ReedReady
I. MarlowPending call
Sgt. B. OwensReady
Hearing Preparation · Signal Overview

Trend, distribution and the matters carrying the most exposure.

Open items
49
Due this week
11
Completed (30d)
65
Breached SLA
5
Hearing Preparation trend
W22W23W24W25W26W27W28W29
OpenedClosedAt risk
Hearing Preparation — urgency vs exposure
Escalate
Immediate action
Monitor
Schedule
Urgency →↑ Exposure
Click a bubble to open its matter summary.
Hearing Preparation · Workstreams
Hearing Preparation — active workstreams
M-2041 · Meridian Holdings PLC
Trials · Discovery
Owner
J. Hollis KC
Stage
Counsel conference
Due
6 Aug
Exposure
$1.24M
Open items
9
Health
78%
M-2039 · R. v. Kingston
CMCs · Hearing
Owner
P. Adeyemi
Stage
Court
Due
12 Aug
Exposure
$310K
Open items
3
Health
62%
M-2035 · Nordic Shipping AS
Applications · Pleadings
Owner
J. Hollis KC
Stage
Instructions
Due
18 Aug
Exposure
$880K
Open items
6
Health
71%
M-2029 · Lagos Bay Estates
Appeals · Negotiation
Owner
M. Chen
Stage
Bundle
Due
24 Aug
Exposure
$540K
Open items
9
Health
88%
M-2024 · Vertex Biotech Ltd
Directions · Investigation
Owner
S. Ravel
Stage
Authorities
Due
2 Aug
Exposure
$720K
Open items
3
Health
81%
M-2018 · Ashborn Family Trust
Trials · Negotiation
Owner
L. Ibarra
Stage
Skeleton
Due
8 Aug
Exposure
$190K
Open items
6
Health
84%
Hearing Preparation · Pipeline & Register
Hearing Preparation pipeline
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Hearing Preparation register
MatterHearingDateAdvocateBundleAuthoritiesReadiness
M-2041Meridian Holdings PLCJ. Hollis KC6 Jul6 AugHighAt risk
M-2039R. v. KingstonP. Adeyemi9 Jul11 AugCriticalAwaiting review
M-2035Nordic Shipping ASJ. Hollis KC12 Jul16 AugHighComplete
M-2029Lagos Bay EstatesM. Chen15 Jul21 AugLowOpen
M-2024Vertex Biotech LtdS. Ravel18 Jul26 AugMediumIn progress
M-2018Ashborn Family TrustL. Ibarra21 Jul3 AugLowAt risk
M-2011Halcyon PartnersA. Okafor24 Jul8 AugLowAwaiting review
M-2007Kestrel InsuranceP. Adeyemi27 Jul13 AugHighComplete
M-1998Blake Industrial GmbHT. Morgan2 Jul18 AugMediumOpen
Hearing Preparation · Risks & Controls
Hearing Preparation — operational risks
  1. 1Bundle late19 days
    M-2039 volume 3
    Owner R. FenwickEscalate to partner
  2. 2Authority gap3 days
    No binding case on quantum
    Owner T. MorganReassign owner
  3. 3Witness unconfirmed7 days
    I. Marlow
    Owner N. SalimAdd support resource
Hearing Preparation performance
Bundle completeness45%
Authority coverage58%
Witness readiness71%
Argument strength84%
Logistics97%
Rolling 30-day view against practice-group targets.