Founded in 1965, the Bar Association for Commerce, Finance and Industry (BACFI) provides representation, education and support to barristers working in a commercial environment. Membership is open to all barristers, both employed and self-employed along with student members of the Inns of Court and solicitors can become Associate members. See: www.bacfi.org
Employed barristers are disproportionately underrepresented as Benchers yet bring distinct skills to the governance of their Inns: BACFI's application guide
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