In the first of a two-part series considering whether the ICC’s approach is unlawful, James Onalaja explores the issued warrant for sitting heads of state and argues that this is based on a catalogue of misconceptions
If we switched to simultaneous translation in court, we could speed up hearings, save money and improve access to justice, argues Antony Hook
On the Technology and Construction Court’s 150th anniversary, David Sawtell explains how the ORs and the TCC broke new ground
Mark Neale introduces the new Bar Standards Board guidance clarifying how the rules apply and are balanced with human rights considerations
Kirsty Brimelow KC introduces the Criminal Bar Association’s new podcast series shining a light on criminal justice and the barristers at its beating heart
Can litigation be used to pressurise businesses to dissemble less, and take environmental matters more seriously? ask David McIlroy and Iain Shipley
From false imprisonment to asylum grantee in the British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the British West Indies – Tim Prudhoe describes the four-year odyssey
Will generative AI significantly impact the work of barristers? Graham Denholm investigates what it might mean for the Bar
PJ Kirby KC, self-confessed technophobe, considers why barristers are reluctant to embrace data and analytics, whether we should be doing more with data, and how others in the litigation process are using it
Legal innovation or risky business? asks Aaron Mayers
Sam Townend KC explains the Bar Council’s efforts towards ensuring a bright future for the profession
Remote (UK) but with occasional visits to BIOTA HQ in London
The British Indian Ocean Territory Administration is delighted to advertise the role of Assistant/Deputy General Counsel.
Giovanni D’Avola explores the issue of over-citation of unreported cases and the ‘added value’ elements of a law report
Louise Crush explores the key points and opportunities for tax efficiency
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Is now the time to review your financial position, having reached a career milestone? asks Louise Crush
If you were to host a dinner party with 10 guests, and you asked them to explain what financial planning is and how it differs to financial advice, you’d receive 10 different answers. The variety of answers highlights the ongoing need to clarify and promote the value of financial planning.
Most of us like to think we would risk our career in order to meet our ethical obligations, so why have so many lawyers failed to hold the line? asks Flora Page
If your current practice environment is bringing you down, seek a new one. However daunting the change, it will be worth it, says Anon Barrister
Creating advocacy opportunities for juniors is now the expectation but not always easy to put into effect. Tom Mitcheson KC distils developing best practice from the Patents Court initiative already bearing fruit
National courts are now running the bulk of the world’s war crimes cases and corporate prosecutions are part of this growing trend, reports Chris Stephen