Chris Bryden is Joint Deputy Head of Chambers, Head of Family and Property Teams at 4 King’s Bench Walk. Chris is Chair of the Bar Council’s Direct Access Panel but writes here in his personal capacity.
Chris Bryden flags two recent High Court decisions causing concern among public access barristers – what amounts to ‘conduct of litigation’ and a dispute over fee arrangements
Two perspectives on pupillage during the pandemic concludes with a look at Karen’s experiences on her feet (AKA the ‘lockdown second six’)
Two perspectives on pupillage during the pandemic: part one of a two-part series by Chris Bryden and Karen Staunton looks at first-six challenges
As public access goes mainstream, Chris Bryden offers an insight into the merits (and pitfalls) of cutting out the middlemen
The beginning of the legal year offers the opportunity for a renewed commitment to justice and the rule of law both at home and abroad
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
By Ashley Friday of AlphaBiolabs
Providing bespoke mortgage and protection solutions for barristers
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
From a traumatic formative education to exceptional criminal silk – Laurie-Anne Power KC talks about her path to the Bar, pursuit of equality and speaking out against discrimination (not just during Black History Month)
Yasmin Ilhan explains the Law Commission’s proposals for a quicker, easier and more effective contempt of court regime
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series
