Features

James Potts considers the client money issues raised by the peculiarities of brokerage business models and the need, despite the amended CASS rules, for an effective client money distribution regime  

In light of the recent administration of foreign exchange broker Alpari (UK) Ltd, it is topical to review the position of interdealer brokers in relation to the FCA’s Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) rules, which have been significantly amended with effect from 1 June 2015 

Ahead of the General Election, Mark Hatcher takes a look at the main parties’ pledges on justice and considers the impact of a Coalition deal  

“There’s no point asking experts… no one knows what’s going to happen… to predict the next general election you may as well play pin the tail on the donkey.”  

David Wurtzel meets Sir Andrew Burns, the new Chair of the Bar Standards Board  

Sir Andrew Burns is the third Chair of the Bar Standards Board (BSB), the first man to hold the post, and resolutely a layman.  

Advising Secretaries of State and Cabinet Secretaries is not about the gift of the gab, finds Anthony Inglese CB  

“Say your piece. Be concise. Then shut up. Ministers have no time to listen to a long legal ramble,” says Harry Carter, Deputy Legal Adviser to the Home Office, Chief Legal Adviser to the Northern Ireland Office and now a Bencher of Gray’s Inn.  

Nkumbe Ekaney QC and Charlotte Proudman examine the impact of the first FGM case litigated in care proceedings  

A study by Equality Now and City University estimated that about 103,000 women aged 15-49 who had emigrated to England and Wales from female genital mutilation (FGM) practising countries were living with the consequences of FGM.  

Orlagh Kelly outlines her journey from family law barrister to global technology entrepreneur
 

Paul Jarvis commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Law Commission, with a particular eye on its efforts to codify the criminal law  

2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Law Commission.  

Aaron Wood considers whether the emergence of trade mark and patent litigators and advocates will help or hinder the IP Bar  

The Bar is well accustomed to the challenge of solicitor advocates.  

“Would you encourage your daughter to join the Bar?” asks Neelam Sarkaria  

Women in the profession are often asked whether we would recommend the Bar as a future career to their daughters.  

The courageous advocate  

David Wurtzel reviews Taken at Midnight  by Mark Hayhurst, a Chichester Festival Production at the Theatre Royal Haymarket