Thoughts

Why Appoint a Senior Lawyer?

The Weight of a Criminal Lawyer’s Work

The weight of a criminal lawyer's work is immense.

Seeing What Happens

The truth is nobody knows what is going to happen.

Observations From a Room with an Unchanging View

Any advocacy trainer in Malaysia of my vintage (circa 2011) will know the case of Abdul Rashid v Kenneth Chan.

Stop all the clocks

The death of someone I know and who is significant to me never fails to sober me up from the relentless rush and multitude of

An Advocate and Solicitor’s Oath

An oath is an old human ritual.

Do the Best You Can Until You Know Better

Kindness in the legal profession is often overlooked, but a simple manifestation of it can remind us of its importance.
Surreal grasshopper and elephant.

Intuition v Preparation: Trusting the Elephant

We acted for the mother who was claiming custody over her children in a continued trial in the Syariah courts.

The Psychology of Legal Advice

Clients look for the same thing when they see a lawyer: solutions or options.