Networking is key, but may be the last thing you want to do at the end of the day. Maria Mulla introduces an initiative trying to change networking for good
Eight top tips to build the foundations for a diverse career, as well as practice management more generally. By Charlotte Pope-Williams
Breadth of roles makes us better lawyers, says Edward Bennett, who acts as Registrar of the BIOT Court of Appeal alongside his busy family practice
Brie Stevens-Hoare KC and Lyndsey de Mestre KC take a look at the difficulties women encounter during the menopause, and offer some practical tips for individuals and chambers to make things easier
See probationary tenancy as a fresh opportunity to impress a new group of decision-makers, advises Abiodun Olatokun
How to navigate open source evidence in an era of deepfakes. By Professor Yvonne McDermott Rees and Professor Alexa Koenig
Yaa Dankwa Ampadu-Sackey shares some observations from a practitioner’s perspective on the shortage of Qualified Legal Representatives
Baldip Singh, founder of Sikhs in Law, explains how the association is nurturing legal minds and seeing an outstanding level of interest in its forward-thinking events
Marketing initiatives such as seminars remain popular among barristers and chambers but is the investment truly worthwhile? Heidi Smith explores how to maximise ROI
With terminology often used loosely in this arena, Kate Brunner KC and Lana Murphy – fresh from their experience in the Isle of Man COVID Review – examine the principal differences as well as ongoing criticism of the existing inquiries regime
Now is the time to tackle inappropriate behaviour at the Bar as well as extend our reach and collaboration with organisations and individuals at home and abroad
Applications are invited for Door and Part/Full Time Tenants
A comparison – Dan Monaghan, Head of DWF Chambers, invites two viewpoints
And if not, why not? asks Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management
Marie Law, Head of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, discusses the many benefits of oral fluid drug testing for child welfare and protection matters
To mark International Women’s Day, Louise Crush of Westgate Wealth Management looks at how financial planning can help bridge the gap
Casey Randall of AlphaBiolabs answers some of the most common questions regarding relationship DNA testing for court
Maria Scotland and Niamh Wilkie report from the Bar Council’s 2024 visit to the United Arab Emirates exploring practice development opportunities for the England and Wales family Bar
Marking Neurodiversity Week 2025, an anonymous barrister shares the revelations and emotions from a mid-career diagnosis with a view to encouraging others to find out more
David Wurtzel analyses the outcome of the 2024 silk competition and how it compares with previous years, revealing some striking trends and home truths for the profession
Save for some high-flyers and those who can become commercial arbitrators, it is generally a question of all or nothing but that does not mean moving from hero to zero, says Andrew Hillier