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.

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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. 
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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. 
 
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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!