Most Final Hearings are conducted in person, particularly if your case is complex and requires an Employment Judge to sit with two lay panel members.
Final Hearings are typically given time estimates which range from one to two days in more straight-forward cases, to several weeks/months for complex cases which involve multiple claims and require the examination of multiple witnesses.
Having an experienced barrister represent you at a Final Hearing is crucially important, particularly in more complex cases. Presenting legal arguments and cross-examining witnesses is very difficult to do well and an experienced barrister will be able to exploit weaknesses in the opposition’s case and highlight the strengths in your case. This can have an impact on your chances of success. It is also generally helpful to have an experienced barrister with you to assist you to navigate and understand the relevant law and process to be followed, which can be complex.
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