Features

David Hughes outlines the workings and the innovative approach of the Bar in Wales  

Wales is a place of contrasts; we are a country, not a ‘region’, and those of us who practise in Cardiff do so in one of two national capitals in England and Wales.  

Sophie Nappert analyses how international arbitration in London will fare post-Brexit  

Unless and until the UK formally leaves the EU, the Brexit vote – which has political and historical significance, but is not legally binding on government (the European Union Referendum Act 2015 is silent on the issue) – will have little impact on London’s status as a centre for international arbitration. 

Joseph Dalby and Ruhi Sethi examine the many legal issues that may flow from increased drone use  

Drones are rapidly being seen as a feature of the near future, because of the dramatic rise in their private use in the UK.  

No single market ‘à la carte’ – Evanna Fruithof reports the mood in Brussels in the aftermath of the Brexit vote  

A visiting professor of EU law I know (non-UK) used to enjoy asking his students to list the six UK opt-outs from the EU.  

Lucy Reed meets Philip Marshall QC, whose self-effacing Twitter profile belies the breadth and challenge of his task as Chair of the Family Law Bar Association  

I meet Philip Marshall QC in his chambers in King’s Bench Walk on a hot June day. 

Counsel wine columnists Professor Dominic Regan and Sean Jones QC celebrate some good seasonal buys – lighter on both palate and pocket  

There are some great bottles to be had right now. The summer propels one in the direction of lighter, less alcoholic wine. 

Nick Barber, Tom Hickman and Jeff King argue that Parliament has an indispensable role in triggering withdrawal from the European Union  

As a matter of domestic constitutional law, we argue that the Prime Minister is unable to issue a declaration under Art 50 of the Lisbon Treaty – triggering withdrawal from the European Union – without having been authorised to do so by a statute.  

As the nation grapples with the impact of Brexit on migration, Ronan Toal briefs readers on the major revisions already introduced by the Immigration Act 2016  

Back in 2002 Theresa May, then chair of the Conservative Party, highlighted in her conference speech the importance of shedding the ‘nasty party’ image.