A&O Shearman only firm to pick up new KC as silk appointments rise
This year’s 2024 round of King’s Counsel appointments saw only one solicitor advocate take silk – in line with each…
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‘You don’t get a choice about whether you’re a role model’ – shifting the LGBTQ+ dial in law
Gatehouse Chambers property and probate silk Brie Stevens-Hoare KC on coming out, fitting in and how the profession needs to…
Silk and steel: Women lead the way in latest QC round as five solicitors make the cut
Well over half of female applicants were successful in this year’s Queen’s Counsel (QC) appointments, spearheading a cohort that also…
Record year for ethnic minorities in latest silk round but number of female applicants falls
Clydes, HSF, Freshfields and White & Case arbitration partners among new QCs A record 22 applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds…
A record year for ethnic minorities as Clydes, Freshfields, HSF and White & Case partners make 2019 silk round
The number of new Queen’s Counsel (QC) has rebounded after a 2018 dip, including a record 22 appointments from ethnic…
Sponsored chambers briefing: The Bar – reputation management
Melanie Riley reflects on a tough climate for chambers and discusses how Bell Yard Communications can help steer its clients…
The Bar – Happy when it rains
Like the rest of Britain, barristers at the commercial Bar are impatiently waiting for some clarity over Brexit: it is…
Sponsored chambers briefing: Hybrid counsel – powered by commercial and chancery expertise
Serle Court’s chief executive argues that the blending of chancery and commercial is about seeing legal issues from the client’s…
Sponsored chambers briefing: Innovate to succeed
Parklane Plowden Chambers is seeing the long-term benefits after its 2014 restructuring In an increasingly competitive and financially challenging legal…
Sponsored chambers briefing: Kings Chambers – a set apart from the rest
Our philosophy is to provide practical and commercial advice, applying the highest professional standards. Our members combine advisory work with…
Sponsored chambers briefing: Specialisation in the regions – a rational approach
Alister Williams of Pallant Chambers discusses the set’s goals, strengths and successes Pallant Chambers is based in Southampton and Chichester.…
Sponsored chambers briefing: Bristol – the legal hub of the South West
An overview of the award-winning St John’s Chambers St John’s Chambers is one of the largest and most prestigious barristers’…
White & Case duo among four solicitors made up in reduced silk round
Four sets boast the highest number of successful QC applications White & Case arbitration partners Dipen Sabharwal and Aloke Ray…
White & Case duo among four solicitors made up in reduced 2018 silk round
White & Case arbitration partners Dipen Sabharwal (pictured) and Aloke Ray make up half of the solicitor-advocates taking silk in this…
Bar Council seeks further PC fee hike as new figures uncover the millionaire barristers
In a move unlikely to inspire mirth from Middle Temple, the Bar Council is seeking to establish new top-tier pay…
Embattled barristers sets Arden Chambers and 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square to merge
After sharing a turbulent recent history of departures, barristers chambers 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square is merging with housing and local…
Latham and SH cheer as latest silk round bountiful for Red Lion and Garden Court
Arbitrators dominate solicitor appointments amid creation of 119 new silks as Latham does double Red Lion Chambers and Garden Court…
Bar moves: Four-strong banking team joins Quadrant from 2 Temple Gardens
Commercial set Quadrant Chambers has secured a major team addition with the arrival of four banking barristers from 2 Temple…
Disputes eye: How the talent flow demonstrates the Bar’s strength
Speaking to Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer disputes veteran Jon Lawrence this summer on his decision to join Brick Court Chambers, he…
Disputes eye: How the talent flow demonstrates the Bar’s strength
Speaking to Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer disputes veteran Jon Lawrence this summer on his decision to join Brick Court Chambers, he…