A space where the world stops and the beauty of the surroundings are absorbed —open water swimming and the best places to try it
Missions duly accepted, how did our three intrepid silks fare in their respective wellbeing adventures? They report back to Counsel
Christmas sorted. The best Burgundys and the perfect fizz for high rollers and savvy spenders
Three silks embark on a wellbeing challenge à la Anneka Rice and bravely sashay into a new world of holistic difference
Counsel invites the indefatigable Gary Bell QC to share his cultural life and times
Good schools try to foster lasting relationships with parents, working in partnership with them. So how can you develop the best relationship with your head? A former head teacher provides the lowdown
Advocates, it is good to do your own thing if you can find the time. One barrister’s hobbies and other diversions
Best books, top tracks, iconic inspirations, escape essentials? Barrister-turned-novelist Kate Smith shares her cultural life and times with Counsel
In the pink? There’s a new wave of barely there; bubbles for those not naturally inclined to rosé; and a de-alcoholised version worth a tipple
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
By Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management sets out the key steps to your dream property
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
Mark Neale, Director General of the Bar Standards Board, offers an update on the Equality Rules consultation
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