Practice Toolset

An introduction to neurodiversity and why the Bar ought to embrace it – by Oliver May 

Hot on the heels of a criminal defence firm being fined £98,000 after a ransomware attack, a new tool is about to be launched to help protect clients’ data. Andrew McQuarrie finds out more... 

Paul Secher's tips and advice on the next crucial stage of your pupillage quest – the interview

Part one of Robin Jackson's two-part guide for chambers’ leaders, thinking of the next staff salary round 

Putting forward a diverse legal team is no longer ‘preferred’ and the ‘right thing to do’ – it is fast becoming ‘essential’. How law firms and their clients are using spend to help drive change, by David Stone

Why is there a significant lack of women evaluators shortlisted and selected for private FDRs? Katharine Landells introduces the best practice guide to address bias and inequality of opportunity – applicable to all areas of law

Are female barristers being given prestigious professional opportunities at a similar rate to male barristers? This is a question that can be addressed by quantitative empirical analysis, writes Mikołaj Barczentewicz

What progress are we making on fair distribution of work? How do we move from intention to action? Desiree Artesi reports from the Bar Conference debate

Rebecca Wilkie explains how pro bono can become an intrinsic part of your silk application

Incorporating can be beneficial from a tax perspective and profits retained in the company can still be invested for the longer term, advise Nick Bonnello and Sam Hubbert