The Keoghs credit hire and credit hire fraud teams held a mock ‘trial’ for clients in June, taking over the Moot Court room at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston.  With the assistance of Steven Turner (as a very realistic judge), Corin Furness and Gareth Price from Parklane Plowden chambers, the 30 attendees were given a chance to see how a case they prepare and investigate pre-litigation can unfold in the pressure cooker of the court room.

An expert performance from the renowned barristers allowed the audience to see the case of a taxi driver unfold, highlighting elements of fraud in a large and hugely-suspect credit hire claim.  Gareth gave the claimant, played by our very own thespian, Mark Sanderson, a real grilling!

With trial bundles in hand, the audience was separated into two groups to look at the case from the defendant and claimant perspective, with regular breakout sessions held to assess the evidence given and determine which path they thought the trial was going to follow and the Judgment to be handed down by Mr Turner.  The attendees were really split as to the eventual outcome which resulted in the claimant being given short shrift!

The day went outstandingly well and feedback from the event has been overwhelmingly positive, with comments including:

“Great event which was a lot of use and also a lot of fun.”

“It was a really fantastic event and a really good opportunity for someone like myself, who is developing what little knowledge they have on credit hire, to see the CH dispute process to the end.”

“We all got so much out of it - really appreciate the opportunity to have gone!”

If you would like more information about this event or any other credit hire fraud training, please contact Fraser McAndry.