- They Didn’t Defend the Claim. So Why Didn’t the Court Award the Full Amount?
- No Going Back: Why I argued against rejoining the EU
- Sunset Reflections from The Hague: Constitutions, Conversations, and Inventia
- The Iran Conflict, Shipping Lanes, and Why Maritime Law Suddenly Matters
- The Fortress at the Door
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They Didn’t Defend the Claim. So Why Didn’t the Court Award the Full Amount?
In Mulalley v STO, the parent company ignored the claim entirely. The court still entered judgment only with the contribution to be assessed. Why getting judgment and proving the amount can be two separate…
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No Going Back: Why I argued against rejoining the EU
Rejoining the EU would mean applying as a newcomer, on the EU’s terms rather than ours. Here is the case I made in opposition, the law behind it, and an honest look at Brexit’s…
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Sunset Reflections from The Hague: Constitutions, Conversations, and Inventia
Experience a transformative week at the EDELNet LLB’s Summer School in Den Haag, where you’ll learn about the living framework of constitutional law and its connection to contemporary political and social challenges. Gain insights…
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The Iran Conflict, Shipping Lanes, and Why Maritime Law Suddenly Matters
Before studying law, if someone had mentioned “maritime law” to me, I probably would’ve imagined old shipping disputes, cargo paperwork, or something buried deep in a legal textbook that nobody really talks about. Now,…
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The Fortress at the Door
I got home from work last night, and my son was waiting for me at the front door. Before I could even put my bag down, he asked if I wanted to come and…
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Limiting Jury Trials in England and Wales: Speeding Up Justice or Eroding a Fundamental Right?
The UK government is proposing one of the most significant reforms to the criminal justice system in decades: limiting jury trials for many less serious offences and replacing them with judge-only hearings in new…
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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: A Law Student’s Perspective
Learning housing law as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 unfolds is like studying anatomy in the middle of surgery. You work through cases, master doctrines, and memorise statutes—only for Parliament to rewrite the rules…
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Law, Work, Family: The Three-Way Balancing Act
Since beginning my law degree, I’ve realised that juggling studying full-time, working, and supporting my family is more than just managing time — it’s a heartfelt daily commitment full of discipline, sacrifice, and purpose.…