We have a rule in advocacy, don’t ask a question unless you know what the answer will be. If you have a witness on the stand and you’re asking them about important events, you will always have some who will disagree with you, but so long as you know what their version of events […]
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Are Hallmark In Trouble????
Well they might be if LinkedIn is anything to go by, and that’s not just because I post online almost every day. Last week was my birthday. I received a couple of cards, all of which were lovely. However, I received around 200 messages on LinkedIn, which gave me the opportunity to reconnect with people […]
Read MoreWhat shall I call myself today?
Over the years I’ve had many nicknames. Some deserved, and some not. In a past life I was known as the Rottweiler of the office. Once I got my teeth into a case I was unlikely to let go. I was quite proud of that one. In another role I was known as the grim […]
Read MoreDo NOT Make A Will – Under No Circumstances Should You Sort Out Your Affairs In Advance Of Your Sudden Demise!
Why? Because at heart I’m both a litigator and a business woman, and if people stopped making wills, I’d get to do lots of lovely court proceedings and make lots of lovely money out of your estate. And why would you care? You’re not here any more and you can’t take it with you! […]
Read MoreBig Brother is Not the Only Thing You Should Fear
As a teenager I read George Orwell’s 1984 and whilst I found it fascinating and scary in equal measures, I just couldn’t imagine that our world would evolve into something even close to what was predicted. It was science fiction as far as I was concerned. Fast forward just a few years (!) and the […]
Read MoreTicket to Nowhere
I was rushing back from a meeting the other day, late to get back to the office – nothing new there. I dived off the Victoria line train at Euston, crossed the corridor straight on to the Northern Line, going north. The indicator said the train just arriving was to High Barnet, so I walked […]
Read MoreDiscretion May Be the Better Part of Valour
But it can still be the bane of my life! I agree with Shakespeare about the benefits of knowing when to step aside, rather than fighting on, but the problem comes not with my client’s ability to exercise their discretion, but the courts. I am currently preparing for a hearing about having a judgment set […]
Read MoreLost In Translation
At the time of writing this blog, I am currently enjoying the benefits of a short break in Zagreb. Anyone who has been here will know how much culture and history there is, not to mention the wonderful restaurants (so long as you avoid the usual tourist destinations) and the lovely people (if you ignore […]
Read MoreParenting and soliciting is not for cowards
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a super parent!! Anyone who has spent any time in the company of a young child will be familiar with the following scenario. I’ve been up since 6 (despite the fact that it’s a Sunday), I’ve cleared up the […]
Read MoreWhere there’s a will, there’s an Apple
I’m always on at people about having their affairs in order. Make sure you’ve got proper terms and conditions. Don’t forget to have decent employment contracts. What about your will. These days, however, just having a will isn’t likely to be enough, or at the very least, you might need to consider other related […]
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