Personal Branding That Starts With Purpose Julian here! It’s been a busy few days, but delighted to find the time to jot down a few ideas here about personal branding.. Over the last months, I’ve been working with some of…
Blog Post 6 – Discovery: Why It Matters in Common Law Litigation For Brazilian lawyers, one of the most striking differences when dealing with common law jurisdictions is the concept of discovery. Unlike Brazil’s civil procedure, where judges control the…
Blog Post #5 – Explaining Damages in Legal English: Compensatory, Punitive, and Beyond Understanding the different types of damages is essential in common law contexts—especially for Brazilian lawyers engaging in cross-border litigation or contract drafting. These concepts often differ from…
Blog Post #4 – False Friends in Legal English: Words That Can Mislead Even Experienced Lawyers When lawyers in Brazil use English professionally, they often feel confident with core vocabulary, until a “false friend” trips them up. These are words…
Blog Post #3 – How to Sound More Natural in Client Emails in English Writing emails in English is part of many lawyers’ day-to-day work. But even lawyers with strong English skills often feel unsure about tone—especially when writing to…
Blog Post #2 – Reading Legal English with Purpose: Why Legal Text Comprehension Is More Than Translation When lawyers (and law students) read legal texts in English, especially dense materials like case law or contracts, they often ask: “Should I be…
Blog Post #1 – Why Legal English Is a Skill That Must Be Practiced in Context Legal English isn’t just a subject to be memorized, it’s a skill to be practiced. While vocabulary lists and grammar charts have their place,…
When intellectual property is a core part of your business — your brand, your software, your invention — disputes are bound to arise. For startups and SMEs, the stakes are often high, and litigation can be costly, slow, and public.…
“Client meetings are more than just exchanging information—they’re about building relationships, demonstrating expertise, and setting the tone for future collaboration.” Julian again! This month I’ve been thinking more about what makes our meetings with clients truly effective. Whether it’s your…
Julian here! It’s been a busy few weeks, but I’m thrilled to be back in touch. Lately, I’ve thinking more about how we make important career decisions, in a way that aligns with the best version of the way we…