In recent months with global supply chains groaning at the seams, we have come to appreciate many things that we have previously taken for granted. Once readily available but now many goods and services have become the cause for careful consideration for businesses and customers alike. However, the pandemic has…

I have been watching a lot of YouTube videos over lockdown. Prior to lockdown, I would only enjoy the occasional video on YouTube. I would catch up on US late-night satirical political and comedy shows. …

A mesmeric cacophony of noise, iridescent colours and cordite. Fireworks are an assault on the senses yet strangely soothing to the soul As I set off for my evening walk around the block, I was struck by the unusual hubbub and a sense of excitement in the air. The streets were full of people, cars, picnicking families and other walkers. Having spent most of the day in my work bubble I had…

The joys of the English language: It constantly evolves — As the US Election rumbles on whilst the final votes are being counted in the last few battleground states, and Trump tries to sue the World; I thought you could all do with some light entertainment. …

Public sector project work: the advisors’ no-man’s-land — When you work as a government advisor on international infrastructure projects, there is no such thing as a short mandate. The projects tend to run and overrun for years. In most jurisdictions, you will get a handful of advisory consortia bidding for government work in a variety of sectors. Depending…

Unreasonable demands and challenging characters — I received a work call at 9.15 pm last night. It was from one of the co-consultants working with us on a government infrastructure project. I answered the call assuming it was urgent. It wasn’t. Consultants can get caught up in being hyper-reactive to client demands without taking pause. You…

The old boss: The King is dead, long live the King — Here we go! The other day, I logged off from work just before 5.30 pm; for the first time in a long time. I’m such a rebel. In the distant past when we used to work in offices, one of my partners used to call people who left work on…

You must resist the temptation to stick your head in the sand, cover-up or lie about your mistakes. Face the music, take your medicine and confess all…it is the best approach We all make mistakes; its how we deal with them that builds character As the proverb goes, “to err is human”. That is a simple statement. …

How my career in law all started. Some things are just meant to be… The application process rollercoaster At the risk of giving away my age, I applied for my training contract nearly two decades ago. In the UK, the training contract is the most popular route into a career in law. But I…