What it’s like running a business alongside a busy practice? Iain Quirk KC, Rehna Azim and James Pereira KC share their start-up journeys
Not every case changes you. This one did, says Amiot Vollenweider, who explains how he accommodated, pro bono, one of the longest-running divorces in English legal history into his practice – and what he gained
Ever spared a thought for the legal minds drafting our statutes and Bills, largely in obscurity? John F Wilson explores the craft, influence and enduring mystique of legislative drafting
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
Barrister apprenticeships – shortly to provide the fourth pathway to the Bar – are an ideal opportunity to support local talent and ‘grow your own’, say Tim Coulson and Dr Jane Dennehy
Strong passwords and multi-factorial authentication are no longer enough. Sam Thomas sets out three further security measures barristers should be taking to thwart the ever-increasing threat from international hackers
The smarter the machines, the more vital the human advocate. As AI reshapes the profession, Lynda Gibbs KC (Hon) and Wendy Showell Nicholas show why empathy, judgement and persuasion are the barrister’s greatest strengths
As AI reshapes legal practice, the advocates who thrive will be those willing to dig deep, says Michaela Hardwick. By mining the rich seam of their experience and honing the human skills at the profession’s core, barristers can unearth what’s needed to build a sustainable practice
The law can feel transactional at times. So, beyond technical excellence, what makes the solicitor-counsel relationship work, and what makes it thrive? Julie Norris offers a view from both sides of the profession
How to retain the edge? Looking beyond the law can sharpen client insight and strengthen a practice, says Charlie Newington-Bridges
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This appointment is intended to be transitioned to the first Director to lead an independent Department of Public Prosecution.
Update from the Chair of the Bar
By David Green
Mário Barroso, Head of R&D and Method Development at AlphaBiolabs, examines the forensic science underpinning hair drug testing, its evidential scope and limitations, and why it remains the gold standard for evidencing patterns of drug use in family proceedings
Unlocking your aged debt to fund your tax in one easy step. By Philip N Bristow
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, discusses the upcoming changes to pensions and Inheritance Tax and the potential impact on your financial future
Save the Children UK is the latest charity to benefit from a £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
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The Chief Legal Officer to the Metropolitan Police, barrister Brett Welch, tells Anthony Inglese CB about his mission and the work to turn the Met around
Barrister apprenticeships shortly to provide the fourth pathway to the Bar are an ideal opportunity to support local talent and ‘grow your own’, say Tim Coulson and Dr Jane Dennehy
Grok around and find out or not? Mariya Peykova investigates the nudification scandal, what the law has to say about sexually explicit deepfakes, and whether stronger regulation is needed
Oliver Lewis spotlights an overlooked yet rapidly evolving area of law coercive and controlling behaviour within care contexts