Tim Akers is a barrister at Pump Court Chambers specialising in criminal, military, and professional disciplinary law. He sits as Clerk to the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, is a LawCare Peer Supporter, a Chambers’ Wellbeing Representative, and a Trainee Psychotherapist with Metanoia Institute.
A barrister’s working style can create prime field conditions for the fog of loneliness to descend, so Tim Akers looks at how we can better support one other
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)
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series
Yasmin Ilhan explains the Law Commission’s proposals for a quicker, easier and more effective contempt of court regime
