Practice Toolset

Barristers’ premises are far more than bricks and mortar. Decisions about whether to move or modernise can spark debates as heated as Brexit. Martyn McLeish shares how he managed the debate

How to refurbish and future-proof chambers without compromising historic buildings, professional standards or collegiality? Cherno Jagne provides practical insights for organisations considering similar renovations

Exploring the potential of a new chambers to develop your practice? Imogen Mellor reflects on the rationale for her move and the strategies that supported her transition

Proactive, solid wellbeing support should be a core part of practice – not an afterthought, writes Barbara Mills KC

Talking about suicide isn’t included in a barrister’s job description and yet we owe it to clients, colleagues, friends – and indeed ourselves – to learn the potential signs, and what to say and do. Rachel Francis and suicide prevention trainer Rose Rowkins offer practical guidance

Are you ready for the new way to do tax returns? David Southern KC explains the biggest change since HMRC launched self-assessment more than 30 years ago... and its impact on the Bar

In the fourth part of this series, Monisha Shah and Matthew Chapman KC address Competency B: ‘Written and Oral Advocacy’ and the ways in which applicants and assessors can evidence excellence

Barrister Anogika Souresh and practice managers Niamh McCulloch and Rebecca Stevens share insights into the training and client-handling skills required for direct access work

In the second part of her series, Elizabeth Bowden focuses on Outlook

From courtroom to cot and back, Adiba Bassam (Demir) shares a candid account of her maternity leave and return to practice – plus, an update on breastfeeding at the Bar