[question]Early bird or night owl?[/question]
[answer]Traditionally night owl – but increasingly an early bird. I like waking up with the kids; it’s an opportunity for connection while they get ready for school.[/answer]
[question]Emails or phone calls?[/question]
[answer]I try phone calls – better still – text. Instant... I like to nip it in the bud, and then follow up by email.[/answer]
[question]Big city energy or countryside calm?[/question]
[answer]I like big cities for the energy, especially for work. But for relaxation, it’s certainly the countryside. (I’d also say the seaside, but that might be because I’m Maltese – and I do love the sea.)[/answer]
[question]Networking events or one-on-one meetings?[/question]
[answer]It depends. Networking is great for meeting new people, but the quality meetings happen one-on-one.[/answer]
[question]Big picture or detail-oriented?[/question]
[answer]By far detail-oriented.[/answer]
[question]Office attire or business casual?[/question]
[answer]Business casual. As I grow older, I try to be more casual – and I can get away with it.[/answer]
[question]Reading a book or watching a series?[/question]
[answer]A series – because it makes good quality family time as well. We can combine it: you get to unwind, and at least the whole family is together.[/answer]
[question]Teamwork or solo projects?[/question]
[answer]I thrive in a team. I’m still find myself being very hands-on, even when working in a team, though – and I’ll admit delegating is a challenge. It’s gradual; you need to let go bit by bit.[/answer]
[question]Invest in property or in finance?[/question]
[answer]Certainly property. I understand property more than I do finance.[/answer]
[question]Invest local or global?[/question]
[answer]I like to invest within reach – so local.[/answer]
[question]Laptop or notebook and pen?[/question]
[answer]Easy: laptop. I’m a gadget freak – any device, really.[/answer]
[question]Numbers or storytelling?[/question]
[answer]Storytelling.[/answer]
[question]Travel for work or work from anywhere?[/question]
[answer]I could work from anywhere, but I like to meet in person – and I like working with my team in person. So travel for work.[/answer]
[question]Save first or spend to grow?[/question]
[answer]Spend to grow – we depend on people and on technology nowadays so that's where our investment goes.[/answer]
[question]Innovation in legal tech or traditional lawyering?[/question]
[answer]Legal tech. It’s unavoidable now.[/answer]
[question]Private clients or corporate clients?[/question]
[answer]Predominantly private clients – and most corporates we deal with tend to be family-held.[/answer]
[question]Mentor others or keep learning?[/question]
[answer]A mix – both matter.[/answer]
[question]Flat fees or hourly billing?[/question]
[answer]Flat is easy. We don’t have to have disputes, and I can spend as much time as I want on an issue without worrying about how to charge. We hate thinking about charges – it’s awkward, and we’d rather focus on the work.[/answer]
[question]Niche or diversification?[/question]
[answer]I’d say diversification within the niche. We diversify, but within the immigration and personal tax space.[/answer]
[question]Three items on your bucket list?[/question]
[answer]I really struggled with this one. I had two at first: I want to take my wife on a honeymoon – ours was planned for September 15, and then 9/11 happened. And I’d love to publish another book. If I add a third, it’s to travel for pleasure more than I currently do.[/answer]
