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There is a generation of lawyers, barristers and solicitors alike, who, together with the many clients that he represented during a long and distinguished career, consider Michael Sherrard to have been one of the great recent influences on the legal profession and the Bar in particular. Lord Denning, before whom he appeared in trials and appeals, said that he regarded him as 'the best of advocates'. Michael Sherrard was involved in numerous high-profile cases in both domestic courts and those of the Far East. This book provides a frank and entertaining account of Michael Sherrard's life in the law. Many of the events and personalities within its pages continue to spark public interest: the defence of James Hanratty; the inquiry into John Stonehouse's activities; encounters with Robert Maxwell; and the anti-apartheid activities of Peter Hain. The book also chronicles his major role in developing modern advocacy worldwide. Wherever the English common law has operated within the last twenty-odd years, the voice of Michael Sherrard speaks through many of the trained advocates. Wigs and Wherefores is ultimately the story of one man's passion for the law, its intrigues and its traditions. It is a compelling tale told with humour and compassion, providing a fascinating insight into the remarkable career of one of the foremost advocates of his generation.

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Author:   Linda Goldman ,  Michael Sherrard, QC
Publisher:   Wildy, Simmonds and Hill Publishing
Imprint:   Wildy, Simmonds and Hill Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.850kg
ISBN:  

9780854900305

ISBN 10:   0854900306
Pages:   418
Publication Date:   01 November 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Illustrations Foreword A Foretaste Chapter 1: To begin at the beginning Chapter 2: Some childhood days Chapter 3: Down with drums Chapter 4: A change of career Chapter 5: Call day Chapter 6: A toe in the courtroom waters Chapter 7: Second step Chapter 8: Counsel's finkin' Chapter 9: A new area of work Chapter 10: Hare Court Chapter 11: Some tales of the fifties Chapter 12: Dr Strang Chapter 13: Dandy Kim Chapter 14: Some judges and jurors Chapter 15: A Windsor Knot Chapter 16: John Maude Chapter 17: Blood and guts Chapter 18: James Hanratty Chapter 19: DS Challenor Chapter 20: A taste of travel Chapter 21: Annie Richman Chapter 22: Dr Goswami Chapter 23: David Jacobs Chapter 24: Finery Chapter 25: A father's son Chapter 26: Cartoons in court Chapter 27: Pupils Chapter 28: Silk Chapter 29: John Bloom Chapter 30: Of men and boys Chapter 31: A boxing dinner Chapter 32: Tales from the Central Bank of India Chapter 33: Savundra Chapter 34: Peter Hain Chapter 35: A bomb and a blonde bombshell Chapter 36: Brown's blood Chapter 37: Impressing the judge Chapter 38: An eye for a tooth Chapter 39: Go East, Young Man Chapter 40: Playing the Recorder Chapter 41: John Stonehouse Chapter 42: Normansfield Chapter 42: The Call to the Bench Chapter 44: A sex scandal Chapter 45: Rhodesia Chapter 46: Jade Chapter 47: A widow's web Chapter 48: Gray days Chapter 49: Luxembourg Chapter 50: Maxwell Chapter 51: The missing millions Chapter 52: San Imperial Chapter 53: A bout of ill health Chapter 54: Summertimes Chapter 55: Carrian Chapter 56: How can the eggs Chapter 57: Heysel Chapter 58: High speed travel Chapter 59: Is Guinness good for you? Chapter 60: Two Wangs Chapter 61: Back to back in the East: Superstition and reality Chapter 62: The taste of Oslo Chapter 63: Spare the rod Chapter 64: East enders Chapter 65: Calling time at the Bar Chapter 66: Treasurer's trove Chapter 67: End of Part 1 Index

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Linda Goldman is a barrister and part-time employment judge. She has previously contributed to a range of law publications. Michael Sherrard CBE, QC is now retired from a successful international career in the law spanning nearly half a century. His deadly approach to cross-examination delighted press and public alike and put many of his cases into headline news.

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