Marking International Women's Day, Will Tyler KC interviews two female silks at the helm of two huge specialist Bar associations about their lives and careers – finding a common theme both to their success and the challenges facing their respective Bars
GLD barrister Caroline Croft, one of the largest legal heads in the country, tells Anthony Inglese what drew her to public law and politics
With the justice system still stretched to the limit, what are Sam Townend KC’s strategies and priorities for the Bar? Joshua Rozenberg KC (hon) finds out
‘Junior of the North’, Jennifer Devans-Tamakloe reflects on her experience of participating in the strike action of 2022 and rewards of being a criminal barrister
Martha Grekos on the pull of civic responsibility, City of London regeneration, and getting more women into politics and governance
‘Anything that helps women juggle their family commitments and remain at the Bar is surely a good thing’ – media law barrister Hannah Ready shares her lessons learnt
Having built her criminal practice through playing the game with an unequal hand, HHJ Emma Nott wants better for the next generation. She shares her lessons learnt
Anthony Inglese interviews George Peretz KC, the public law silk disseminating the law across Parliament and the media alongside his broad and organically grown practice
Stuart McMillan talks to Michael Harwood, Antonia Welsh, Declan Harmon and Sarah Minford – leaders of the junior Bars of the four jurisdictions – about collaboration, challenges and the future of the Bar
The North Eastern Circuit Leader on his trailblazing career, turbulent early years of practice and his mission to equip all barristers, regardless of their characteristics, with the opportunity to thrive. Interview by Glenn Parsons
Chair of the Bar Sam Townend KC highlights some of the key achievements at the Bar Council this year
Jersey
Jersey’s Attorney General is seeking to appoint a Principal Legal Adviser to the role of Director of the Criminal Division of the Law Officers’ Department in Jersey.
Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management highlights some of the ways you can cut your IHT bill
Rachel Davenport breaks down everything you need to know about AlphaBiolabs’ industry-leading laboratory testing services for legal matters
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A centre of excellence for youth justice, the Youth Justice Legal Centre provides specialist training, an advice line and a membership programme
By Kem Kemal of Henry Dannell
Professor Dominic Regan and Seán Jones KC identify good value bottles across the price spectrum – from festive fizz to reliable reds
Joanna Hardy-Susskind speaks to those walking away from the criminal Bar
Imposing a professional obligation to act in a way that advances equality, diversity and inclusion is the wrong way to achieve this ambition, says Nick Vineall KC
Tom Cosgrove KC looks at the government’s radical planning reform and the opportunities and challenges ahead for practitioners
By Ashley Friday of AlphaBiolabs