Amanda Pinto QC
A column of two halves: A manda Pinto QC on the current COVID-19 challenges and keeping an eye on the future
Amanda Pinto QC on the place of remote hearings in delivering justice: pros, pitfalls and public confidence
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Reaching Gen Z in Justice Week 2020 - by Amanda Pinto QC, Chair of the Bar
Bar 2020: access to justice, access to the profession and access to global markets
For Richard Atkins QC, his term as Chair is almost over, but the Bar Council’s work continues at pace; some 2019 highlights
The need for a strong and independent judiciary has never been more vital
Value vintage! The best traditions of the Bar, finely aged, underpin our quality advocacy
Isle of Man
Applications are invited for the appointment of His Majesty’s Attorney General in the Isle of Man.
Chair of the Bar reports back
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
A £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs has been made to the leading UK charity tackling international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, outlines the drug and alcohol testing options available for family law professionals, and how a new, free guide can help identify the most appropriate testing method for each specific case
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the latest ONS data on drug misuse and its implications for toxicology testing in family law cases
Responding to criticism on the narrow profile of government-instructed counsel, Mel Nebhrajani CB describes the system-wide change at GLD to drive fairer distribution of work and broader development of talent
The odds of success are as unforgiving as ever, but ambition clearly isn’t in short supply. David Wurtzel’s annual deep‑dive into the competition cohort shows who’s entering, who’s thriving and the trends that will define the next wave
Where to start and where to find help? Monisha Shah, Chair of the King’s Counsel Selection Panel, provides an overview of the silk selection process, debunking some myths along the way
Do chatbot providers owe a duty of care for negligent misstatements? Jasper Wong suggests that the principles applicable to humans should apply equally to machines
There is no typical day in the life as a Supreme Court judicial assistant, says Josephine Gillingwater, and that’s what makes the role so enjoyably diverse