Are you asking the right questions???

I often get asked my views about things in the news, or in the newspapers (that is NOT the same thing btw). For example, there has been a lot of discussion about Gary Lineker over the last few weeks, particularly his references to how recent laws are similar to the activities of the Germans during […]

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Papering over the cracks

Law is not known for moving fast with the times. You only have to turn up at court and watch barristers in black robes and white wigs to realise that in some respects we are still very much in the 19th Century and only the fact that there are women in those outfits as well as […]

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Unintended consequences

If I told you that having a good credit rating is good for you and your business, you wouldn’t be surprised. Nevertheless, many people are still surprised when I tell them how easy it is for your credit rating to be damaged. For example, if you have a judgment entered against you, that is left unpaid for […]

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Beware of foreigners bearing gifts!

As many of my colleagues and contacts in the building and construction industry get ready to head out to Cannes for five days of networking and business development at MIPIM, it’s easy to be jealous.  I know how hard those days can be, and how much time and energy can go into making the most […]

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Love thy neighbour – but perhaps not as much as he loves himself!

With Valentine’s day only just behind us, you might think that love is still very much in the air. It certainly was last night, but not for me. As is not uncommon in my life, I was out for dinner. This time we were trying a very nice French restaurant in the Sloane Square area for the […]

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COVID is not the cure for all ills!

We all know how many people suffered during COVID, both those who were ill, and those who suffered from the side effects of the pandemic, such as seeing their businesses suffer or had to deal with stresses of working from home, either being isolated for long periods, or having to juggle work and parenting in […]

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It’s 4pm somewhere!

For a change, this isn’t a reference to my love of a drink or two. It is true that I am fond of saying that it must be 4pm somewhere and so it’s never too early to start drinking, but that is not what I was thinking of. In law, 4pm is quite an important time […]

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With great power comes great responsibility!

I’m a hugely positive person. I could find the silver lining in even the darkest of storm clouds. COVID and lockdown were hard times for everyone, but one of the great advantages was that it forced the court system to embrace technology far faster than it would otherwise have done. It meant that instead of having to […]

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It’s a Date!

Timing is everything, in all things. Turning up for a first date on time can make the difference between success and failure in the romantic stakes. Turning up for your first day at work can make the difference between success and failure in your career path. Turning up at Court can make the difference between […]

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Can you keep a secret?????

If I asked you if you were careful with security, you’d no doubt nod wisely about how you always remember to lock up your house before you leave, and make sure the windows are closed. I’m sure you lock your car and keep your keys and credit cards somewhere safe. You definitely have all your computer equipment […]

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