On Monday, I gave my Inaugural Lecture as a Professor at King’s, to a generous audience of family, friends, professionals and the members of the public. A very special occasion and a career highlight. Thanks to all who came! (And thanks to our photographer Dominic!)

First day back at work and I’ve already failed my first CAPTCHA of 2026.

How it feels

I fully expected this new sense to be the sense of doom.

On the 11th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…

I reckon I have solved the real mystery on the Traitors: that Harriet the "secret barrister" is @BarristerSecret? 👀

Hoofing it

Perfectly crisp day for a run to Richmond

Which reminds me of a great cartoon by @PaulNoth.

Another year of running, across four continents! Whether going solo, with family, friends or my run club, it keeps me going.

📸 Kya Banasko’s top 10 images of AWFC – 2025 "As a fan, capturing Arsenal isn’t just about the goals or celebrations, it’s also about the moments in between. The starting squad lining up, the energy of the fans in the stands, and the interactions between players and supporters

Today is my 10-year anniversary as a @picturehouses member! Cinema brings such joy and solace

New and glorious morn

Merry Christmas to all!

Both sets of players must be in trouble with their parents

Frosty morn

The recording of my Inaugural Lecture, “Pure Imagination: Stories, Institutions and Law Reform” from last month is now available! @KingsCollegeLon @KCL_Law https://t.co/7IUhnlqv3I

“Worn by our feet”

Festive dinner party yesterday! Spiced duck with cabbage and potatoes; Panettone-bread-and-(brandy-)butter pudding! 🎄🥂

Morning

In Hollywood, Rob Reiner was a rare talent: he could act, he could produce, he could direct, and he was amazing at all three. He was a creative genius who left us some of the greatest movies of all time, and he was a wonderful friend. My thoughts are with his family.