COVID19: What’s in store for the Bar?
Traditionally the physical premises that Chambers occupies has been of fundamental importance to most barristers. Not only is the address of the bricks and mortar
Some practical points for litigating under TOLATA
It is nearly 25 years since the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, or “TOLATA” as it has become popularly known, was
Divorcing couples to face costly complex battles during Brexit transition period
Couples who are starting divorce proceedings must consider the ramifications of Brexit in instances where at least one of the parties has connections to
I’m sorry but your expert is not allowed to address this court.
Not heard that one yet? Well there is a significant risk that you might once the Courts wise up to the academy of Medical
Boom in divorce proceedings forecasted as pandemic continues
It is no surprise that months on end shut indoors with a partner or spouse with limited opportunity to leave compounded by financial worries, may
Simply the Best?
The law is a profession that is based on individual talent. Achievement and attainment are a key part of preparation for entry into the Bar
A Paperless Pandemic?
The Covid-19 pandemic has left barristers, like so many others, stumbling through a new world of remote working. Ross Birkbeck is a barrister at Old
Is there an “existential threat” to barristers”
The Bar Council conducted a survey recently of chambers nationally, and got 157 replies. Their report makes worrying reading, because they see an “existential threat”
COVID-19 In Prisons – A Major Public Health Risk
The coronavirus pandemic presents formidable challenges for prisons worldwide – challenges they will struggle to meet, with potentially grave consequences for the health of
Probability and the law
What constitutes a reasonable doubt? The Mail on Sunday and its polemical columnist Peter Hitchens have raised the question again, deploring the recent guidance that
Harry Dunn: UK-US diplomatic relations strained
On 11th May, an INTERPOL Red Notice was circulated against US citizen Anne Sacoolas, marking the latest development in the ongoing battle by the family
Managing your chambers – a choice
Much will be written, and many comments made about how different chambers respond to the new norm as we come out of this pandemic.
Family court gridlock and online hearings
Remote hearings have rapidly become ‘the new normal’ in family justice. There are a plethora of remote platforms; an ever-evolving array of judicial guidance and
St John’s Buildings adds police officer turned barrister to its criminal law team
ST JOHN’S Buildings has welcomed criminal barrister Suzanne Payne to its Liverpool Chambers, adding further expertise to its established criminal law team. Previously a member
Legal counsel on the Coronation Street cobbles for life support storyline
Two legal experts have been advising Coronation Street scriptwriters and researchers as character Leanne Battersby battles to keep her son Oliver on life support against the advice of the hospital. Child law expert Lorraine Cavanagh QC, of St
I’m sorry but your expert is not allowed to address this court.
Not heard that one yet? Well there is a significant risk that you might once the Courts wise up to the academy of Medical
Entrepreneurs and HNWIs moving operations abroad in post-Covid economic slump
Business management has been interpreted in more ways than we could have possibly imagined as a result of Covid-19 and its ramifications. Prior to the
Extraordinary Financial Solutions for Extraordinary Times
The impacts of Covid 19 are felt far and wide, in our sector, finances, the consequences have been severe. Since the start of 2020
The Dominic Ongwen case at the ICC and the double status of child soldiers as victims-perpetrators
Abbreviations ________________________________________ CS(s) Child Soldier(s) ICC International Criminal Court IL International Law IHL International Humanitarian Law ICL International Criminal Law UN United Nations LRA Lord