Category: barristers

Guidance to barristers undertaking civil legal aid work – The Bar Council

Posted June 7th, 2011 in barristers, legal aid, news, solicitors by michael

“When an assisted (legally aided) person succeeds in a civil case and recovers a costs order against the unassisted (privately funded) party, the assisted person’s solicitor will then submit a bill to the paying party which will include fees for solicitors and counsel at full inter-partes rates (not at restricted legal aid rates). That bill will then be agreed or assessed. The sum due will be paid to the assisted person’s solicitor and the solicitor should pay counsel.”

Full text of guidance

The Bar Council, 6th June 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Our consultation on CPD for barristers is now open – Bar Standards Board

Posted June 6th, 2011 in barristers, consultations, continuing professional development, news by sally

“We have issued our consultation on the outcomes of the review of CPD for barristers. The consultation will be open until 30 September 2011. Please read and submit your views.”

Full consultation

Bar Standards Board, 6th June 2011

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Bar Council Welcomes New Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance – The Bar Council

Posted June 3rd, 2011 in arbitration, barristers, Hong Kong, news by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has welcomed the new Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (HKAO), which has now come into effect, having been approved by the Hong Kong Legislative Council at the end of last year.”

Full story

The Bar Council, 2nd June 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Why barristers balk at the ‘box-ticking’ of continuing professional development – The Guardian

Posted June 2nd, 2011 in barristers, continuing professional development, disciplinary procedures, news by sally

“Barristers failing to complete their annual quota of CPD now dominate Bar Standards Board disciplinary proceedings.”

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The Guardian, 2nd June 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Bar Council Stands by Calls to Ban Referral Fees and Urges LSB to Reconsider – The Bar Council

Posted June 2nd, 2011 in barristers, fees, Legal Services Board, news by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has called for the Legal Services Board (LSB) to reconsider the outcome of its consultation on referral fees, which has concluded that there need not be an outright ban.”

Full story

The Bar Council, 1st June 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

New Practising Rules to help international barristers – Bar Standards Board

Posted May 31st, 2011 in barristers, consultations, news by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has published a consultation paper on new rules to help barristers undertaking international work.”

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Bar Standards Board, 27th May 2011

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Dame Barbara Mills, former Director of Public Prosecutions, dies aged 70 – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 31st, 2011 in barristers, Crown Prosecution Service, news by sally

“Dame Barbara Mills QC, the only woman ever to hold the post of Director of Public Prosecutions, has died at the age of 70.”

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Daily Telegraph, 28th May 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Injunctions row: Meet the man who helps celebrities remain anonymous – The Guardian

Posted May 31st, 2011 in barristers, injunctions, news, privacy, public interest by sally

“Hugh Tomlinson QC has become renowned for making clients anonymous. It is his persuasive charm that regularly ensures celebrities’ alleged infidelities or other indiscretions are not exposed in the tabloids. He is the leading securer of privacy injunctions.”

Full story

The Guardian, 27th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

CPD Review publishes its report – Bar Standards Board

Posted May 23rd, 2011 in barristers, legal education, news by sally

“A review of CPD for barristers, commissioned by the Bar Standards Board as the regulator of barristers in England and Wales, has recommended major revisions of the system.”

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Bar Standards Board, 20th May 2011

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Bar Standards Board reviews barristers’ CPD requirements – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 23rd, 2011 in barristers, legal education, news by sally

“The Bar Standards Board has announced a review of the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for barristers.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 20th May 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Raft of firms and chambers advise as Sienna Miller wins £100k ‘Hackgate’ damages – Legal Week

Posted May 17th, 2011 in barristers, damages, interception, media, news, telecommunications by sally

“Matrix and Doughty Street Chambers are among a raft of law firms and barristers’ sets to have acted on the high-profile phone-hacking dispute between Sienna Miller and the News of the World (NoW).”

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Legal Week, 17th May 2011

Source: www.legalweek.com

Breaking the myth of the barristers’ dinner – The Guardian

Posted May 17th, 2011 in barristers, inns of court, legal education, news by sally

“The focus on medieval ritual and indulgence does not paint a fair picture of the inns of courts’ qualifying sessions.”

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The Guardian, 17th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Former Bar Council chair Nicholas Green QC to co-lead Brick Court – Legal week

Posted May 13th, 2011 in barristers, news by sally

“Brick Court Chambers has named a new joint head in the wake of Jonathan Sumption QC’s appointment to the Supreme Court.”

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Legal Week, 13th May 2011

Source: www.legalweek.com

Barristers’ dinners – a bit of fun or one upper-class indulgence too many? – The Guardian

Posted May 12th, 2011 in barristers, inns of court, news by sally

“Anyone wanting to be called to the bar must eat 12 formal dinners at the inns of court.”

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The Guardian, 12th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Meet our Independent Observer – Bar Standards Board

Posted May 11th, 2011 in barristers, complaints, disciplinary procedures, news by sally

“Isobel Leaviss has been appointed to the position of Independent Observer. She will be responsible for providing independent assurance that our complaints and disciplinary system is operating in line with its aims and objectives and best practice in professional regulation.”

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Bar Standards Board, 11th May 2011

Source: www.barstandards.org.uk

Student Perception of BPTC Survey – Bar Standards Board

Posted May 11th, 2011 in barristers, legal education, news by sally

“The Student Perception of Course Survey has been published and is available for all students completing the BPTC in 2011. Students views are sought on all areas of their BPTC experience which will feed into analysis and review of the course. Any submissions are entirely confidential.”

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Bar Standards Board, 10th May 2011

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

BSB gives go ahead for barristers to sue solicitors over fees – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 6th, 2011 in barristers, contracts, fees, news, solicitors by sally

“The Bar Standards Board has given the green light for the introduction of standard contractual terms that will enable barristers to sue solicitors for unpaid fees.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 5th May 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Bar Council Officers 2012 – The Bar Council

Posted May 6th, 2011 in barristers, news by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has announced the appointment of its future Chairman and Treasurer, following election by fellow Council members.”

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The Bar Council, 5th May 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Belief is not always a good thing in an advocate – The Guardian

Posted May 4th, 2011 in barristers, news, religious discrimination by sally

“Objectivity could be lost when lawyers are committed to cases such as those alleging religious discrimination.”

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The Guardian, 4th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Bar Standards Board to allow barristers to conduct litigation – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 3rd, 2011 in alternative business structures, barristers, news by sally

“The Bar Standards Board has approved proposals to regulate advocacy focused legal entities and allow barristers to conduct litigation.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd May 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk