Bon Vivant

Authors: Bastian Obermayer and Frederik Obermaier
Publisher: OneWorld Press (2016)
Paperback: 384pp
ISBN: 978-1786070470
Price: £12.99 

Author: John McKendrick QC
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd (2016)
Hardcover: 288pp
ISBN: 978-1780273204
Price: £20 

That old problem of ‘nerves’  

‘Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence’ – Vince Lombardi 

Travel broadens the mind  

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart”– Confucius 

From its earliest beginnings in 18th century England to today’s street protests, Paul Harris explains why the right to demonstrate still matters  

The legal and practical issues surrounding street demonstrations have remained remarkably similar over the 200 years since the idea of peaceful demonstrations was first thought of.  

Counsel speaks to Jolyon Maugham QC, the tax law blogger Waiting for Godot  

Where did the inspiration come from to write the blog? 

Passing laws is not a substitute for taking action  

'There is far too much law for those who can afford it and far too little for those who cannot’ – Derek Bok 

Counsel wine columnists Professor Dominic Regan and Sean Jones QC celebrate some good seasonal buys – lighter on both palate and pocket  

There are some great bottles to be had right now. The summer propels one in the direction of lighter, less alcoholic wine. 

Introducing the Counsel Editorial Board, which shares some alternative reads