Keith Hardie on why chambers adopting a robust approach to client listening are likely to steal a march on those who do not
Chambers are full of people with strong personalities and opinions: Sally Sanderson offers a checklist for perfecting your leadership style and introducing change (including planning for resistance)
The questionnaire has landed. Sam Thomas walks barristers through the ten areas covered by the questionnaire; this is your opportunity to assess your cybersecurity and provide reassurance to clients
Surely diversity of thought at the Bar is a good thing? Why are chambers shoehorning all applicants for pupillage into the same mould? Roxy Lackschewitz-Martin looks at the diagnostic gap and neurodiversity in pupillage applications
‘Parallel practitioner’ Kemi Ojutiku explains how she balances work as a civil and commercial arbitrator alongside her specialist family law practice
Tahina Akther on why she diversified; what it takes to set up an ABS (including the tricky parts); and how to make it work on a practical level
With their intellect, business acumen and reputation, barristers can create a genuine legacy and saleable asset. So what do you need to know before diving into the entity/ABS pool? Chelsea Sparks and Michaela Hardwick explain...
Fiona Fitzgerald shares Radcliffe Chambers' social mobility strategy, the only chambers to be featured in the Social Mobility Foundation’s Employer Index
Nikki Alderson's confidence strategies for career success, including how to develop a positive mindset and overcome rejection
More eye-opening advocates’ tales are shared in this fascinating podcast series – Justin Tadros, Bibi Badejo, Alex Cameron and Antonia Eklund summarise the key themes emerging from season 2
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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