Portrait featuring Patrice de Spéville, Senior Counsel, De Spéville-Desvaux Chambers

25/07/2024 47 min
Portrait featuring Patrice de Spéville, Senior Counsel, De Spéville-Desvaux Chambers

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Episode Synopsis

00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Born into a legal career04:03 - Influence of childhood environment and values05:39 - The evolving profession09:40 - Is the practice of law still exciting?11:41 - The importance of a mentor in the legal profession13:22 - Sir André Raffray15:29 - Il n’y a pas d’affaire pressé17:54 - Be thorough, take your time18:54 - Litigation or advisory?21:22 - Patrice’s litigating style22:30 - Most memorable case28:54 - Advice for young barristers35:15 - Professionalising the Bar39:50 - The Bar Council abroad42:02 - What being a Senior Counsel means

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