The life of the leading silk Michael Beloff is crammed with big names and cases … Beloff emerges as a genuinely likeable narrator, far removed from the stereotype of the pompous silk.

Thomas Grant, The Times

This is easily the most illuminating, perceptive and witty memoir to emerge in recent times.

The Commonwealth Lawyer

His clients ranged from the Moors murderer Ian Brady, the Founder of Scientology L. Ron Hubbard, Mohamed Al-Fayed, numerous foreign governments and UK government departments, to a stellar line up of athletes such as Sebastian Coe, John Conteh and Tessa Sanderson … This is no dry as dust legal memoir … his pages sparkle with humour … his chapters on Life at the Bar and The Art of Advocacy are a must read for any aspiring barrister.

Jonathan Aitken, The OEA Review

Beloff's wit and personality shine through every page of this memoir.

Joshua Rozenburg

The book gives an impression of a convivial and loyal friend … this is an interesting biography of a leading member of the bar.

David Pickup, The Law Society Gazette

Michael's writing stye is superb, original and very funny … the book serves as an excellent guide to legal developments … this extraordinary man spans so much in this extraordinary period.

John Bowers QC, Counsel