We hear you like the great outdoors?

Absolutely. Being in nature, with its awesome but unforgiving beauty, gives me a sense of perspective.

Much like the practice of high-stakes litigation, one is only as good as one’s team. Trekking or diving trips with those who look out for each other, and share the same values, make all the difference. We had a magical encounter with a whale shark cut short, when one member of the group wandered too close for a better photo, depriving the rest a chance to view the majestic animal when it swam away.

Having said that, I too learnt to respect nature, when I lost my board river surfing in Malaysia.

Have you surfed since then?

With a pre-schooler son now, the only surfing I do is on the TV. I am partial to comedies. It’s the ideal way to relax after a full day of working and parenting.

Also, it’s a study of the human condition, in an enjoyable way. After all, a common saying is “it’s funny because it’s true”. Cross-examination is very similar to making a sitcom joke – both depend on timing and keen observations of human behaviour, by both cross-examiner/writer and the audience/judge.

Which one is your favourite?

I have so many. Schitt’s Creek and Modern Family with their clever jokes but heart-warming moments. “Don’t be a Lawyer” on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend cracked me up. Classics like Friends continue to be relatable and binge-worthy. And who can forget the dark humour and irreverence of Fleabag?

But Big Bang Theory ranks high on the list, even though some of the physics-based jokes may have gone over my head.  Lawyers are quite different from physicists. I suspect it’s my curiosity into the worlds other people inhabit that explains both my delight in Big Bang Theory and interest in my clients’ businesses.