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The Rt Hon. the Lord Mance is a former Deputy President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. In this episode of *Advocates The Podcast*, he reflects on his career as an advocate, commercial judge, Law Lord and Supreme Court Justice, and on the questions that arise when courts are asked to resolve complex disputes and develop legal principle. The conversation explores judging, advocacy, commercial law, international law and the responsibilities of serving at the highest levels of the legal system. Tune in to this episode of Advocates The Podcast.

Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan is a recently retired judge of the Federal Court of Malaysia, and was recently appointed a judge of the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre. In this episode of *Advocates The Podcast*, Tan Sri Nallini reflects on a life in the law that began after an unexpected change in direction from medicine. She speaks about her childhood in Malaysia, her education in England, her early years at Skrine, and the work that shaped her as an advocate before she joined the Bench. The conversation explores advocacy, industrial and commercial practice, the challenges faced by women in litigation, judging criminal trials, empathy on the Bench, dissenting judgments, written and oral advocacy, and the qualities that make advocates genuinely useful to a court. Tune in to this episode of Advocates The Podcast.

Karim Khan KC is an international criminal lawyer and the former ~~Chief~~ Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. In this episode of *Advocates The Podcast*, Karim reflects on a career spanning prosecution, defence, victim representation and international investigations. He speaks about his early years in Yorkshire, his path to the English Bar, his work with the UN tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, and his later work on international criminal cases and Daesh/ISIL accountability. The conversation explores advocacy, preparation, prosecutorial fairness, defending unpopular clients, representing survivors, building cases on reliable evidence, and how international justice can give those affected by serious crimes a voice in the process. Karim also discusses his time at the ICC, the “speed of relevance”, institutional independence, and the challenge of keeping the law connected to the people it is meant to protect. Tune in to this episode of Advocates The Podcast.

Alex Taylor is Senior Clerk at Fountain Court Chambers in London, where he has led the clerking team since 2008. In this episode of *Advocates The Podcast*, Alex reflects on a career in clerking that began at 16, from his early years at Fountain Court to 11KBW, Old Square, and his return to Fountain Court as Senior Clerk. He explains what clerks do, how they support barristers and chambers, and why relationships, reputation, honesty and integrity sit at the heart of the role. The conversation also explores what junior barristers should know about building a practice, what solicitors look for in counsel, and how the best barristers work with their clerking teams. Tune in to this episode of Advocates The Podcast.

Thio Shen Yi SC is a Senior Counsel of the Singapore Bar and a leading disputes practitioner. A former debater and junior tennis player, he read law at St. John’s College, Cambridge before beginning his career in Singapore, where he trained under Devinder Singh and later worked with VK Rajah and Sundaresh Menon. In this episode of *Advocates The Podcast*, Shen Yi reflects on his path into the law, the experience of taking silk in Singapore, the lessons he learned from some of the profession’s leading advocates, and the craft of persuasion in trials, appeals, witness preparation and cross-examination. Tune in to this episode of Advocates The Podcast.

Commodore Ian Park is a barrister at Essex Court Chambers and former Head of Navy Legal in the Royal Navy. Trained as a barrister through a Royal Navy scheme dating back to 1947, his career has spanned courts martial, international and operational law, military legal advice, and the law of naval warfare. In this episode of *Advocates The Podcast*, Ian reflects on his path into the Navy, the role of advocacy in military justice and operational decision-making, the responsibility of giving legal advice in conflict, and why clarity matters when the stakes are at their highest. Tune in to this episode of Advocates The Podcast.

The Rt. Hon. Lady Justice Geraldine Andrews DBE, PC is a Lord Justice of Appeal in England and Wales. The first female tenant at 4 Essex Court, she built a distinguished career at the commercial bar before being appointed to the High Court and subsequently to the Court of Appeal. In this episode of Advocates The Podcast, Lady Justice Andrews reflects on her journey into the law, the craft of cross-examination, her concept of "loaded neutrality" in written advocacy, and the lessons she carries from decades at the bar and on the bench. Tune in to this episode of Advocates The Podcast.

Alan Lamplough SC is a Senior Counsel at the Johannesburg Bar in South Africa. Called to the Bar in 2002, he built a wide-ranging civil and commercial practice before taking silk in May 2021, appearing across South Africa's courts, including the Supreme Court of Appeal. In this episode of *Advocates The Podcast*, Alan reflects on his journey into the law, the craft of advocacy, and the lessons learned from two decades at the South African Bar. Tune in to this episode of Advocates The Podcast.

Advocates The Podcast sat down with Gourab Banerji, Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, former Additional Solicitor General, and international arbitrator. In this live conversation, he shares the mentors, the battles, and the moments that shaped a remarkable career at India’s Bar and beyond. Tune in to this episode of Advocates The Podcast.

The first episode of Season 4 is OUT NOW!  Over a long career at the Bar and on the Bench, Lord David Neuberger has seen the law from almost every vantage point. Advocate. Judge. And ultimately, President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2017. In this conversation, he reflects on the journey that brought him there and the lessons learned from decades in the law. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now!

Part II of 1988: Reunion of the Advocates explores the critical days following the Supreme Court’s order of 2 July 1988. In this episode, the lawyers who were directly involved share their experiences of the aftermath — including the suspension of five Supreme Court judges, the legal consequences, and the eventual disbanding of the team that defended Tun Salleh Abas. Their reflections offer a candid and thoughtful perspective on the strain placed on the legal system — and on those who sought to uphold its integrity. 🎧 Featuring: Tan Sri Dato’ Cecil Abraham, Dato’ Loh Siew Cheang, Tan Sri Ariff Yusof, Wilfred Abraham, Robert Lazar, Philip Koh, and Wong Chong Wah reflect on the cases, the climate, and the cost of speaking up – interviewed by Alex De Silva and Razlan Hadri Zulkifli.  Special thanks to the sponsors and organisers for bringing this special episode to life!

A notable chapter in Malaysian legal history, and one of the most meaningful episodes we’ve recorded.    1988: Reunion of the Advocates (Part I) brings together the lawyers who represented Tun Salleh Abas during the constitutional crisis that tested the judiciary. In this special episode, they revisit the challenges, collaboration, and decisions that marked that period – offering reflections that continue to resonate nearly four decades later.    This is more than a recounting of legal proceedings; it is a reflection on principle, professionalism, and the often-unseen weight of standing firm in difficult times.  🎙️ Featuring: Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, Datuk Darryl Goon, Dato’ Cyrus Das, Dato’ Varghese George, and Porres Royan (answers only) – interviewed by Gopal Sreenevasan and Kwan Will Sen.     Special thanks to the sponsors and organisers for bringing this special episode to life!

Brenda Hale, Rt Hon the Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE, is a highly accomplished legal figure with a remarkable career in academia, law practice, and judiciary. Baroness Hale made history in 1984 as the first woman and youngest person appointed to the Law Commission, where she spearheaded crucial reforms in family and mental disability law. Her judicial journey saw her ascend as a part-time judge, eventually becoming a QC in 1989 and a full-time judge in the Family Division of the High Court of England and Wales in 1994. Lady Hale achieved numerous groundbreaking milestones, becoming the first and only woman to be appointed a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary in 2004 and the first woman to serve on the newly established Supreme Court. Her dedication and expertise led to her appointment as Deputy President in 2013 and subsequently as President from 2017 to 2020, cementing her status as an influential legal figure in the United Kingdom.

Datuk Darryl Goon is a retired Court of Appeal Judge. He is a consultant at the firm of Raja Darryl & Loh. Prior to joining the bench, he was heading the dispute resolution practice at Raja Darryl & Loh. At the bar he was widely regarded as one of the foremost litigators in Malaysia. 35 years of experience is a lot to squeeze in one episode, but we must try! Catch Gopal, Razlan and Datuk Darryl in this episode of Advocates the Podcast!

In this episode, we sit down with Clive Grossman KC, SC, a highly accomplished lawyer with extensive experience in criminal litigation, commercial and white-collar crime, money-laundering, corruption, and human rights issues. Clive graduated from the University of Cape Town and was called to the Rhodesian Bar in 1967, later becoming Deputy Director of Public Prosecution in Hong Kong before leaving the public sector in 1994. He has been involved in many high-profile cases and has advised several governments on international criminal practice. In addition to his legal expertise, Clive has also served as Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association and has experience in public law and civil practice. Join us for an insightful conversation with Clive Grossman SC.