A space where the world stops and the beauty of the surroundings are absorbed —open water swimming and the best places to try it
Missions duly accepted, how did our three intrepid silks fare in their respective wellbeing adventures? They report back to Counsel
Christmas sorted. The best Burgundys and the perfect fizz for high rollers and savvy spenders
Three silks embark on a wellbeing challenge à la Anneka Rice and bravely sashay into a new world of holistic difference
Counsel invites the indefatigable Gary Bell QC to share his cultural life and times
Good schools try to foster lasting relationships with parents, working in partnership with them. So how can you develop the best relationship with your head? A former head teacher provides the lowdown
Advocates, it is good to do your own thing if you can find the time. One barrister’s hobbies and other diversions
Best books, top tracks, iconic inspirations, escape essentials? Barrister-turned-novelist Kate Smith shares her cultural life and times with Counsel
In the pink? There’s a new wave of barely there; bubbles for those not naturally inclined to rosé; and a de-alcoholised version worth a tipple
Now is the time to tackle inappropriate behaviour at the Bar as well as extend our reach and collaboration with organisations and individuals at home and abroad
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A comparison – Dan Monaghan, Head of DWF Chambers, invites two viewpoints
And if not, why not? asks Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Marie Law, Head of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the many benefits of oral fluid drug testing for child welfare and protection matters
To mark International Women’s Day, Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management looks at how financial planning can help bridge the gap
Casey Randall of AlphaBiolabs answers some of the most common questions regarding relationship DNA testing for court
Maria Scotland and Niamh Wilkie report from the Bar Council’s 2024 visit to the United Arab Emirates exploring practice development opportunities for the England and Wales family Bar
Marking Neurodiversity Week 2025, an anonymous barrister shares the revelations and emotions from a mid-career diagnosis with a view to encouraging others to find out more
David Wurtzel analyses the outcome of the 2024 silk competition and how it compares with previous years, revealing some striking trends and home truths for the profession
Save for some high-flyers and those who can become commercial arbitrators, it is generally a question of all or nothing but that does not mean moving from hero to zero, says Andrew Hillier