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Beyond the black letter law

Prism Chambers

125 episodes

1 month ago

What goes on in the mind of a serial killer? Were they born this way or made so? Are they capable of change? What does a criminal profiler do? Why do people fall in love with criminals? These are but a few questions we explored in this week’s podcast during this fascinating conversation with Micki Pistorius, South Africa’s first criminal profiler and the first woman in the profession. Micki is recognised as one of the world's foremost psychological profilers. Her best selling book Catch...

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What goes on in the mind of a serial killer? Were they born this way or made so? Are they capable of change? What does a criminal profiler do? Why do people fall in love with criminals? These are but a few questions we explored in this week’s podcast during this fascinating conversation with Micki Pistorius, South Africa’s first criminal profiler and the first woman in the profession. Micki is recognised as one of the world's foremost psychological profilers. Her best selling book Catch...

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Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Micki Pistorius, Forensic psychologist, criminal profiler and author

What goes on in the mind of a serial killer? Were they born this way or made so? Are they capable of change? What does a criminal profiler do? Why do people fall in love with criminals? These are but a few questions we explored in this week’s podcast during this fascinating conversation with Micki Pistorius, South Africa’s first criminal profiler and the first woman in the profession. Micki is recognised as one of the world's foremost psychological profilers. Her best selling book Catch...

4 weeks ago

45 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Nikhil Boolell, Barrister at law and Partner, Temple Law

Carrying the legacy of a name is often seen as a privilege, but it is in fact, more often than not, a heavy responsibility. It is no small feat to carry that burden with grace, without false humility and no sense of entitlement. This is one of the many reasons why I enjoyed my refreshing – and at times, very philosophical - conversation with this week’s guest. As Nikhil Boolell so eloquently puts it, “I consider myself as dust. I’m nothing, I come from nothing, I will lead my l...

1 month ago

51 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Roomesh Ramchurn, Tax Partner, Mazars Forvis Mauritius

00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Why tax? 02:29 - Having and being a mentor 04:49 - Lifelong learning 07:02 - Nurturing client relationships 09:48 - Tax challenges Mauritius faces 13:45 - The future of Mauritius IFC 16:24 - Mauritius IFA 17:40 - Why attend the 16th Mauritius Africa-Asia conference 18:48 - Advice for the young professional 20:38 - Would our jobs still exist in 10 years? 21:52 - Alternative career? 23:44 - Any regrets?

1 month ago

24 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Nirupama Anand , Founder of BollyFIT dance

00:00 - Intro 01:56 - Starting life aboard a ship 04:06 - Growing up in Hong Kong 05:17 - The love of dance 07:11 - Discovering Bharatanatyam 09:38 - Developing the passion for dance 11:22 - I am not a good dancer, what do I do? 12:15 - Why Molecular genetics and neuroscience 15:15 - The ethics of scientific research 17:25 - Why Mauritius? 20:59 - Growing up in Mauritius 23:51 - Taking on the role of a mother 27:52 - The birth of Bollywood 30:30 - Dance as a tool to empower 31:13 ...

3 months ago

49 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Gavin Glover SC, Attorney General of the Republic of Mauritius

“Une roupie pour 10,000, je n’aurais jamais mis mon argent sur Gavin » Those were the teasing words of a very proud grandfather when his grandson bagged the coveted laureate scholarship in February 1980. A “late bloomer”, as he candidly describes himself, the bright teenager went on to read law at Oxford University before embarking on a formidable 40-year career at the Mauritian bar, earning the well-deserved Senior Counsel title in 2010. Gavin Glover SC decided to take on the challenge...

3 months ago

54 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Adil Mohamedbhai, Barrister at law, Serle Court London

I am sometimes – perhaps more often than I should – quite critical of the education system that shaped me. The rote learning, the pressure to excel academically, the intense competition to be laureate, the relentless private tuition. However, I can only be grateful for the opportunities that the system gave me. And when I look at my circle of friends from school, I realise that they share the same mixed emotions about our formative years. I have known Adil Mohamedbhai since I was ab...

3 months ago

45 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait ft. Deeptee Bungaree-Gooheeram, Country Director, UK Department of Business and Trade

The UK, in many ways, is a second home to me. It is a country which welcomed me with open arms when I had barely reached adulthood and which enabled me to thrive in a wholly meritocratic environment. Mauritius has always had a special relationship with the UK. In spite of the complex layers of our colonial past, the relationship remains an enduring one, from an economic, financial, social and cultural perspective. I was excited to sit down with this week’s guest, Deeptee K.Bungaree-Gooheer...

4 months ago

51 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Ejilen Faya, Music Producer and DJ

Having a curious mind and the humility to continuously learn is a common theme I find amongst many of my guests. What I also take from those conversations is that there are no shortcuts to "success" and that circumventing hard work is only a recipe for short term gratification or glory. This week's guest is no exception. On the occasion of Music Day celebrated last Saturday, I was thrilled to sit down with music producer and DJ Ejilen who generously shared his story: why he chose music an...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Philippe Espitalier-Noël, CEO, Rogers Group

00:00 - Intro 01:36 - What it means to be a visionary leader 05:57 - Is one born a leader? 07:54 - Being an architect of opportunity 09:57 - Finding inspiration in nature 12:24 - The challenge of creating an amazing company culture 16:14 - Leadership style 19:45 - Leading in tough times 21:38 - Failing well, failing fast 24:05 - Your say to do ratio 27:43 - Embedding a meritocratic environment 29:34 - The climate change emergency 33:23 - What is happening to our lagoons 37:44 - The dang...

4 months ago

56 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Yuv Sungkur, Climate Policy and Evidence Consultant

00:00 - Intro 01:47 - Yuv’s mission in life 02:55 - Why activism? 05:09 - Being heard 06:55 - Youth and climate change 09:07 - The plight of SIDS 12:12 - Why is COP always disappointing 14:21 - The Paris Agreement 15:11 - The Generation Gap 17:31 - Working with international organisations 20:41 - How climate change interconnects with other issues 23:40 - We forget what we don’t see 24:27 - How aware is the youth? 28:07 - Wish for the National Budget 30:42 - Circular economy 33:31 - Why come b...

4 months ago

37 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Shamima Mallam-Hassam, MD Trident Trust and Chairperson Mauritius Finance

00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Shamima’s journey 02:49 - Making the move into private sector 05:39 - The value of continuity 07:04 - Bridging the public/private gap 10:06 - Being a woman in the financial services sector 13:28 - Balancing home and work 15:14 - Cultivating good habits 17:55 - The future of the IFC 22:50 - Unification of the global business industry 24:28 - Role of Mauritius Finance 25:29 - Is our IFC still attractive for young professionals 29:06 - Other African IFCs 33:39 - Improving o...

5 months ago

40 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Dom Pattison, Artist

🎨 What happens when Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham, Liam Gallagher and George Clooney all own your art? According to this week’s guest, it’s just as rewarding as seeing anyone connect with his work. Because for him, art is about impact, not ego. I'm thrilled to be joined this week by Dom Pattinson, an extremely talented British painter whose vibrant, provocative and often darkly humorous pieces have earned him a global following — from celebrity collectors to everyday admirers. Dom’s sty...

5 months ago

24 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Richard Arlove, Founder Arphilia Consulting & former CEO, Abax

Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the very definition of madness (*a quote widely attributed to Einstein, although not actually evidenced). Anyone working in the global business sector might agree that we’ve spent the last decade (and more) repeating the same abstract conversations—strategy, innovation, value-add, transformation—without anchoring them in a unified and holistic public-private vision for our country. This week’s guest put...

6 months ago

45 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

All Things Public Relations featuring Samantha Seewoosurrun, PR expert/Founder of Platform Africa

When I think of PR and crisis management, my mind instantly goes to Shonda Rhimes’ Scandal — full of intrigue, drama, and plot twists. The real world of PR may be less theatrical, but it still demands careful strategy, smart communication, and masterful diplomacy. This week’s podcast guest, Samantha Seewoosurrun FCIPR, founder of Platform Africa, is a seasoned expert in this space and needs no introduction. She reminded me of a timeless quote from Shakespeare’s As You Like It — one that fe...

6 months ago

51 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Antoine Domingue, Senior Counsel

As barristers — both young and less young — there’s always something to learn from those who came before us. Our seniors carry with them stories, wisdom, and lived experience that no textbook could ever teach. I’ve admired this week’s guest from afar for many years. After a fair bit of gentle pestering (mostly directed at his junior!), he graciously accepted my invitation to join the podcast and share his journey. I’m deeply grateful to Antoine Domingue SC for such a rich and generous exc...

6 months ago

44 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Sherry Singh, former CEO, Mauritius Telecom

00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Why our guest? 02:37 - Sherry’s definition of leadership 05:28 - An exceptional leader 07:36 - Why do we lack guts? 08:10 - Exceptional leaders are born, not made 11:26 - People follow leaders 12:34 - Speed versus impulse 15:45 - Building a team 16:41 - Inspiring leaders throughout history 18:31 - Leaning into setbacks 25:45 - Why we should learn to fail well 28:45 - The art of communication 32:44 - Know your audience 34:36 - Learn to listen 36:09 - Addiction to technolo...

6 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Focus on environmental law, featuring Anne-Sophie Julienne, Barrister at law, Afralaw Chambers

00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Why environmental law? 03:34 - Challenges of practising environmental law 06:54 - What is an Environmental Impact Assessment? 10:58 - Why Ecosud is a landmark judgment 15:15 - Proceeding with the works pending a claim 16:16 - Impact of Ecosud on real estate projects 18:18 - Accountability of authorities 20:38 - Environment Act 2024 24:58 - Value of practising environmental law 29:35 - Appearing before the JCPC 34:10 - Advice to the young generation

7 months ago

36 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Mehul Bhatt, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Bioculture Group

Imagine deciding to climb a 4,500m mountain at just 10 years old. I tried picturing my own son doing it… and honestly, I couldn’t. The sheer courage, determination, and resilience it must have taken for that young boy to set the goal of climbing Mount Meru —and then achieve it, despite challenges like getting lost in the middle of the night (!)—is nothing short of extraordinary. That defining moment set the stage for a life of adventure. This week’s guest didn’t stop at one mountain—he wen...

7 months ago

48 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Dr The Honourable Arvin Boolell, Minister of the Republic of Mauritius

“Life is politics” These words made me pause for thought when I told this week’s guest that I do not discuss politics on the podcast. In popular culture, "politics" has been reduced to bipartisan debates (and dare I add, drama), when in reality, politics is woven into every aspect of our lives—our rights and responsibilities, our food security, our economy, our future. For Dr. The Honourable Arvin Boolell, politics was never just a career choice—it was a calling, shaped by a lifetime of pu...

7 months ago

51 minutes

Beyond the black letter law

Portrait featuring Ingrid Bell, Brand Strategist, Motion Designer and Content Producer

00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Who is Ingrid? 02:31 - Be the best you can be 04:01 - Having a curious mind 04:58 - Story telling 06:21 - What is virtual reality 07:26 - What is freedom? 10:37 - Telling authentic stories about people 14:00 - Losing uniqueness 17:20 - Reclaim our freedom of choice 19:57 - Ingrid’s best story 25:43 - Embracing our Kreolness 28:14 - The foundation of education 29:30 - Mot de la fin

8 months ago

33 minutes