Bon Vivant

Author: Lord Judge
Publisher: Hart Publishing, 2015
368pp Hardback: £22.50
ISBN: 9781509901890 

New Year brings mixed blessings  

‘Men should pledge themselves to nothing; for reflection makes a liar of their resolution.’ – Sophocles 

Nigel Pascoe QC reviews the star-studded world premiere of a Paul Temple thriller, staged as a retro radio play for the recent Kalisher fundraising event  

Michael Kalisher QC was an outstanding advocate and a generous, fair and delightful opponent.  

As the International Law Book Facility celebrates its 10th anniversary, Paul Lowenstein QC and Katrina Crossley explain the origins of the charity, the work it does and how members of the Bar can help  

The International Law Book Facility (ILBF) is a small charity with a big impact.  

A high octane achievement  

Philip Bartle reviews the most recent concert of the Bar Choral Society 

Leaving is so very hard to do  

“What you are to do without me I cannot imagine…” – George Bernard Shaw, “Pygmalion” 

If you haven’t got a ha’penny, then God bless you  

As difficult times continue, Sean Jones QC and Dominic Regan scan the supermarkets for their Christmas tips for readers 

Chris McWatters speaks to Mark Hatcher on his new role at the Temple Church  

Mark Hatcher is an exceptionally busy man. Not only does he have a full time job as special advisor to the Chairman of the Bar, but he was also recently appointed as Reader of the Temple Church. 

Always expect the unexpected  

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door”– Milton Berle 

Author: Thomas Grant QC
Publisher: John Murray, June 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1444799736
Hardback: £25.00