Legal Personality

Charlotte Proudman talks about the impact of misogynistic online trolling on female lawyers and asks why this is being allowed to happen in plain sight

Frances Gibb talks to the CEO of what could become the largest chambers in England and Wales after an injection of private equity 

Late epiphanies and mottos to live by – the ‘backstory’ of Jo Sidhu KC,* the barrister who led the Criminal Bar during its most intense period in history

On her retirement Julia Hornor – a doyenne of chambers management whose career has mapped and shaped the ‘business evolution’ of the Bar – reflects with Anthony Inglese

Making a difference in local politics – Peter John OBE’s lessons learnt from his years leading Southwark Council and at the Bar

Chutzpah and fearlessness

Marking Earth Day 2023, Monica Feria-Tinta talks to Margherita Cornaglia about her work in defence of forests and ecosystems and how climate change has been brought to the fore as a human rights issue

On 27 March 2023, the official ceremony took place at Westminster Hall where successful applicants in the 2022 silks competition were formally sworn in as King’s Counsel, the hallmark of advocacy excellence. Here’s a flavour of the special day – with congratulations to all the 95 new KCs and 8 honorary KCs

The first Attorney General with Government Legal Department experience is used to breaking ground. Victoria Prentis talks to Anthony Inglese about her roots, the role and her enormous respect for the Bar and the rule of law

In the second of a three-part series, winners Tatyana Eatwell, the Ukraine Advice Project, Deans Court Chambers and Gatehouse Chambers reveal the stories behind their pro bono awards