Practice Toolset

Amelia Clegg shares the lessons standing her in good stead as 2026 Chair of the Young Barristers’ Committee and the priorities for her term 

Simon Regis CBE, Chair of the Bar Council Employed Barristers’ Committee, sets out his three key priorities for the year ahead 

The Bar Council could not provide all the services it does without your contributions through the Bar Representation Fee. By William Dean 

Feeling stuck at a careers crossroads? Lost your legal mojo? The answer often lies in knowing what you truly want – but how to figure that out? Nikki Alderson shares some practical strategies to help you gain clarity and move forward with confidence 

Sam Thomas surveys the cyber security scene – from the Legal Aid Agency attack to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill – and suggests one small day-to-day change we can all make to help thwart cyber crime

Make some time and efficiency gains this year! Bar Standards Board research shows ‘micro-tech’ admin solutions gaining traction amid Bar’s cautious approach to new technology 

Georgia-Mae Chung on the challenges of navigating grief within the legal profession and her work with Sarah Lucy Cooper to create a bereavement policy for chambers. With the policy recently endorsed by the Bar Council, they urge chambers to prioritise its adoption 

Ready for the new way to do tax returns? David Southern KC continues his series explaining the impact on barristers. In part 2, a worked example shows the specific practicalities of adapting to the new system 

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