Setting up 18 studios, Long Eaton, Nottingham

We have won! The judge has awarded costs in our favour. 75% – so not the total bill, but a solid result nevertheless. We have to go through every bit of correspondence to determine our costs as litigants in person. The process will ignite horrible feelings about the case : the anniversaries, the birthdays, the holidays, the Christmases clouded by writing letters, researching the law and responding to the Company. But it is over. Do I feel like celebrating? I have kept my feelings in check for so long now that neutral is a good place to be. I am sure it will sink in eventually. I was shortlisted for the grand prize at the Castle Open earlier this month for the second year in a row. I have to say it has been v difficult to keep my practice going so this achievement felt enormous. Although I was bridesmaid again it felt good to be in the running. A cheque for