As Adrian explained to me, Hayden’s problem is two-fold: arrogance and lack of knowledge. Hayden simply fails to understand basic, fundamental and foundational concepts like legal privilege but is too arrogant to accept this when it is pointed out by someone who does. Adrian pointed-out Hayden’s aggressive, pompous tone hides the fact that Hayden has a very narrow knowledge of legal practice, and lacks the formal training that solicitors and barristers have. He said at times, he almost felt sorry for Hayden because he could see the judge was bemused and irritated at Hayden making submissions which were damaging Hayden’s case and credibility – such as raising allegations of fraud which Adrian had already stated he did not intend to speak to, but about which the judge, now given the opportunity by Hayden, grilled Hayden over, causing Hayden to make a statement which Hayden, said Adrian, “may yet come to regret making”.

How very male. Burst in with nary a lick of knowledge for the situation at hand, substituting instead a giant fucking ego and an unjustifiable amount of self-confidence... And he lost! Who didn't see that coming?