Andrew Langdon QC pays thanks to the outgoing Chairman for her unstinting work on behalf of the profession, and sets out his aims and aspirations for 2017
On your behalf I would like to thank the outgoing Chairman, Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC.
In her last column as Chairman of the Bar, Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC calls on One Bar to continue to stand in support of our judiciary
The Bar’s wellbeing portal is launched; lobbying priorities for the autumn season; and countering threats to independence
A bold ‘hi-tech’ vision for the future of HMCTS shouldn’t ignore that access to justice is being steadily eroded by ‘enhanced’ court fees and the radical cuts to legal aid
Technological advances give barristers greater flexibility, but less chance to unwind: the Bar Council’s forthcoming suite of wellbeing support can help
The Bar Council is preparing for what the future might look like outside the European Union, under a new Prime Minister and a new Lord Chancellor, writes the Chairman
Whether we find ourselves in or out of the EU, securing the survival of a functioning justice system remains a key 2016 challenge
The Bar has made progress towards becoming a profession ‘of all and for all’, but real challenges remain, writes the Chairman
The Chairman warns of the dangers posed to legal professional privilege by the Investigatory Powers Bill
We are stronger when we work together: we want to hear from our members first hand and increase awareness of what we do to represent your best interests, writes the Chairman
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
Applications are invited for Door and Part/Full Time Tenants
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