E141 The Fifth Court - Mr Justice David Nolan - Advocacy, Independence and the Modern Bar
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Advocacy, Independence and the Modern Bar — Mr. Justice David Nolan | The Fifth Court EP 141
On Episode 141 of The Fifth Court, hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL are honoured to be joined by Mr. Justice David Nolan of the High Court. A former Chair of the Bar Council and long-standing advocate, Mr. Justice Nolan reflects on: • The evolution of advocacy in Irish courts • The importance of structured submissions • The independence of the Bar • International advocacy training and the Keble College model • The transition from advocate to judge
This episode’s case review is supported by Charlton Solicitors & Collaborative Practitioners, specialists in family law, civil litigation, property, wills and probate. Cases discussed: DPP v Canavan — Common design and murder conviction appeal GG v HI — Maintenance arrears and post-divorce property orders Probate challenge (Court of Appeal) — Standing in will disputes
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