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Sam Townend KC

Sam Townend KC

Sam Townend KC is Chair of the Bar 2024. Sam is a silk at Keating Chambers and practises in domestic and international construction, energy and professional negligence work. He is a mediator and adjudicator, and a Bencher at Lincoln's Inn. 

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Time for change and investment

The Chair of the Bar sets out how the new government can restore the justice system

10 July 2024

Justice at the polls

The Chair of the Bar launches a Manifesto for Justice as campaigning gets under way

10 June 2024

Earnings, reform and engagement

The new Bar Council earnings report presents a collective challenge for the self-employed Bar, remote hearings are changing and Bar Conference is back next month

13 May 2024

Seeking a bright future for the Bar

Sam Townend KC explains the Bar Council’s efforts towards ensuring a bright future for the profession

03 April 2024

Now is time to Back the Bar

In this month’s column, Chair of the Bar Sam Townend KC highlights the many reasons why barristers should pay the Bar Representation Fee and back the Bar Council’s efforts on behalf of the profession

07 March 2024

A busy start to the year

Some positive news on fees after sustained Bar Council and PIBA efforts, Bar’s stance on AI and a new-look Bar Conference 2024

19 February 2024

Making the case for justice

Sam Townend KC, the new Chair of the Bar, outlines some key themes and priorities for the coming year

11 January 2024
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Time for change and investment

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