As the pandemic’s influence on practice bites, Andrew Granville Stafford, Maria Scotland and Daniel ShenSmith outline the key requirements that apply to public access work, the direct-client experience and advice on effective marketing
For those contemplating the move to sole practitioner: Steven Gasztowicz QC and Susan Jones outline the key considerations when re-orientating your practice
All relationships take work, not least those between chambers and solicitors. Danny Chapman shares some practice-enhancing tips (and food for thought for your next practice review) for new business generation and client retention
How the more enterprising barristers are promoting themselves; a five-pronged plan
By Atalanta Goulandris
If you are at a career crossroads and do not know what to do next – try a secondment. More than a detour, it can help you diversify, balance work/life and gain long-term clients
By Sunyana Sharma
A revolving door in the best sense, moving between the self-employed and employed Bar is relatively easy: for those considering leaving the profession, a taste of the in-house life may give cause for thought
By Anthony Eskander
There are two particular traits that judicial applicants can display repeatedly, and these can lead to inaccurate self-assessment. For those ready to be brutally honest with themselves, Manjula Bray sets out a five-step strategy to help plan for success
Lucy Barbet's top tips on how to plan, communicate and execute a career break, and get your practice up and running again quickly
Unvarnished advice from four recent and atypical judicial appointees: HHJ Madeleine Reardon, HHJ Fayyaz Afzal OBE, Tribunal Judge Michelle Brewer and Mrs Justice Eady talk to Rehna Azim about why they took the plunge, retention and diversity challenges at Bar and Bench, and what they thought of the application experience
These profiles of newly appointed KCs highlight the growing breadth of backgrounds and professional journeys reflected in this year’s silk appointments
Reflections by Jayne Drake, Senior Clerk, St Pauls Chambers
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Sarah Margee, a criminal barrister who took a break from the law to raise her children, is delighted that the CPS Go Prosecute for Senior Crown Prosecutors initiative has given her the opportunity to return to practice
Express Chambers appoints chief clerk as expansion gathers pace
Express Solicitors has unveiled a new brand identity for its established advocacy team, which now operates under the name Express Chambers
42BR Barristers to be joined by leading family law set, 4 Brick Court, this summer
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