Category: barristers

Amid economic gloom there is plenty of opportunity for the bar – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted January 7th, 2010 in barristers, news by sally

“Although a recession spells misery for some, for many barristers it is time to make hay while the sun shines. Downturns spawn disputes – as does an increasingly legislation-happy government – and while 2009 was largely a time for parties to assess their legal positions (thus boosting barristers’ advisory workload) the widely anticipated litigation boom now finally looks set to begin in earnest.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 7th January 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

All change? Or not? Seminars in Your Area – The Bar Council

Posted December 21st, 2009 in barristers, press releases by sally

“The Bar Standards Board made an historic announcement on 20 November 2009, signalling change. How will the Bar now maintain its unique attributes? What does the public interest demand? Seminars are being held in conjunction with each Circuit of England and Wales.”

Full press release

The Bar Council, 18th December 2009

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Sumption quits race for seat in Supreme Court – The Lawyer

Posted December 10th, 2009 in barristers, news, Supreme Court by sally

“Brick Court’s Jonathan Sumption QC has withdrawn his application to join the Supreme Court.”

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The Lawyer, 9th December 2009

Source: www.thelawyer.com

Stability for the publicly funded Bar, modernisation for all barristers – The Bar Council

Posted December 8th, 2009 in barristers, legal aid, speeches by sally

“Securing stability for the publicly funded Bar and the need for all barristers to modernise in the fast-moving legal landscape have been set at the heart of the agenda for 2010 by incoming Bar Council Chairman, Nicholas Green QC.”

2010 Bar Chairman Nicholas Green QC’s inaugural speech 

The Bar Council, 7th December 2009

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

“Very Important Information for Barristers: Changes to Rules Governing Practising Certificates and Administration of Oaths” – The Bar Council

Posted December 3rd, 2009 in barristers, oaths, press releases by sally

“Barristers should note that Section 14 of the LSA 2007 provides that any person who undertakes a reserved legal activity, such as exercising a right of audience, without being entitled to do so will be committing a criminal offence. This will come into force on 1 January 2010. A barrister is not authorised to carry out reserved legal activities unless he/she has in force a certificate issued by the Bar Council authorising him or her to do so.”

Full press release

The Bar Council, 3rd December 2009

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Bar ‘Setting the Pace’ on Social Mobility – New Report – The Bar Council

Posted December 2nd, 2009 in barristers, press releases by sally

“A report out today shows how the Bar has adopted the widest range of initiatives of any profession to encourage social mobility.”

Full press release

The Bar Council, 2nd December 2009

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Leading lawyer to represent Simon Hall in appeal against murder conviction – The Guardian

Posted November 25th, 2009 in appeals, barristers, murder, news by sally

“A man who claims he was wrongly convicted of murdering an elderly woman eight years ago is to be represented by one of the country’s leading defence barristers at the court of appeal.”

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The Guardian, 24th November 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Bar Regulator approves fundamental changes – Bar Standards Board

Posted November 24th, 2009 in barristers, legal disciplinary practices, legal services, news by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB), which regulates 14,000 barristers in England and Wales, has today paved the way for fundamental changes in barristers’ working practices by giving approval for barristers to supply legal services through the legal structures known as Legal Disciplinary Practices (LDPs).”

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Bar Standards Board, 20th November 2009

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

College of Law Inside Track Podcast: Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions – Charon QC

Posted November 23rd, 2009 in assisted suicide, barristers, Crown Prosecution Service, podcasts by sally

“I talk to Keir Starmer QC the Director of Public Prosecutions about the role of the DPP, the recently issued guidelines on assisted suicide, the future of the Public Prosecution Service, the relationship with the independent Bar and opportunities for students and qualified lawyers in the service.”

Podcast

Charon QC, 23rd November 2009

Source: www.charonqc.wordpress.com

“Charon QC” is the blogging pseudonym of Mike Semple Piggot, editor of insitelaw newswire.

2010 Election Results – The Bar Council

Posted November 23rd, 2009 in barristers, elections, news by sally

“The Bar Council have today released the election results for 2010.”

Results (Word)

The Bar Council, 23rd November 2009

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Bar Council Welcomes BSB’s Decisions on New Practice Structures – The Bar Council

Posted November 23rd, 2009 in alternative business structures, barristers, news by sally

“The Bar Council has today welcomed the decisions taken by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) which will permit members of the Bar to supply legal services within new business structures. The BSB has approved the creation of Legal Disciplinary Practices (LDPs) and Barrister only Partnerships (BoPs). Any wider decision to permit barristers to work in Alternative Business Structures (ABSs) will be deferred until the effects of the transitional LDP regime can be assessed and following further consultation in 2010.”

Full story

The Bar Council, 20th November 2009

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Anthony Speaight QC says label of Bar as a referral profession should be “decisively dumped” – The Bar Council

Posted November 10th, 2009 in barristers, legal services, press releases by sally

“At the Bar Conference session on direct access on Saturday, Anthony Speaight QC made a controversial call to the profession to stop labelling itself as a referral profession. He also made two suggestions for the profession to consider regarding funding arrangements.”

Full press release

The Bar Council, 9th November 2009

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

QC denies ‘racial culture’ in chambers – The Guardian

Posted November 5th, 2009 in barristers, news, race discrimination by sally

“A senior barrister accused of racially discriminating against an Asian colleague has denied a ‘racial culture’ existed within his chambers.”

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The Guardian, 5th November 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Bar Council Launches It’s Your Call – A Career at the Bar – The Bar Council

Posted November 4th, 2009 in barristers, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council has published the fourth annual edition of It’s Your Call, a guide for those interested in joining the Bar.  The guide, published in collaboration with the Inns of Court, is the latest in a series of publications designed to inform the public and those interested in a career as a barrister.”

Full press release

The Bar Council, 3rd November 2009

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Legal bodies run the gauntlet of creating contracts for sets’ fees – The Lawyer

Posted November 3rd, 2009 in barristers, fees, news by sally

“The issue of barristers’ fees is a bit like Fight Club – the first rule is you don’t talk about it. Yet it is an issue that is of increasing importance as litigators ask counsel to share the pain and help clients with limited budgets bring cases to fruition.”

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The Lawyer, 2nd November 2009

Source: www.thelawyer.com

New Barristers’ Register – Bar Standards Board

Posted October 30th, 2009 in barristers, press releases by sally

“The Bar Standards Board has launched a new online Register of barristers. The Register provides basic information on all barristers permitted to offer legal services in England and Wales.”

Full press release

Bar Standards Board, 26th October 2009

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Solicitors join with bar to fight plans to cut advocacy rates – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 29th, 2009 in advocacy, barristers, judicial review, news, solicitors by sally

“The government could face legal action by the Law Society and Bar Council as the professions unite over plans to cut criminal defence advocacy rates by 23%.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 29th October 2009

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Bar Council Officers 2010 – The Bar Council

Posted October 27th, 2009 in barristers, news by sally

“The Bar Council has announced the election of its new officers for 2010.”

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The Bar Council, 26th October 2009

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Former bar chief questions wisdom of legal services reforms – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 26th, 2009 in barristers, legal services, news by sally

“The former chairman of the bar who led the profession when the legal services reforms were working their way through parliament has voiced strong reservations about the changes.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 26th October 2009

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

College of Law Inside Track Podcast: Simon Myerson QC- Life at the Bar and advice on gaining pupillage – Charon QC

Posted October 26th, 2009 in barristers, podcasts, pupillage by sally

“I talk to Simon Myerson QC. He considers the OLPAS form, the pupillage process, how best to prepare for pupillage interviews and the likely legal landscape for those who wish to join the Bar. He is generally optimist about the future and his advice is that it is a good career, if you are good. Simon Myerson’s blog Pupillage and How to get it is essential reading for prospective barristers.”

Podcast

Charon QC, 26th October 2009

Source: www.charonqc.wordpress.com

“Charon QC” is the blogging pseudonym of Mike Semple Piggot, editor of insitelaw newswire.