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Love’s Second Chances: Reconciliation in Modern Marriage and English Family Law in light of HK v SS.

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  By Benjamin Rose, Pupil, Wilberforce Chambers, Hull, Deputy District Judge (Civil & Financial Remedies The immortal words of Shakespeare, whilst gradually being erased from schools, still resonate throughout the divorce courts of England and Wales; “the course of true love never did run smooth”. Recent headlines about Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury's reconciliation remind us that relationships can weather storms and emerge stronger. Whilst questions rage in the tabloids and online forums if this is a genuine reconciliation, or simply a...

Has International Arbitration Lost Its Way?

The full report of the “GAR- LCIA roundtable: Time for a Reset?” was published in late 2024. This report is noteworthy for two reasons. Firstly, it delivers a comprehensive and refreshing assessment by renowned arbitrators and users of the problems...

The Provision of Legal Services in the Era of Social Media

Barristers are often typecast as pin-stripe-wearing extroverts who are rather too good at self-promotion. But mention “business development”, “marketing” or “social media” in any meeting and you’re guaranteed to watch talented, experienced advocates squirm. By Anna Yarde, Barrister, Harcourt Chambers Why? Firstly,...

Developments in the public interest defence in defamation

The impact of the rapid development of the digital technology on data usage and its distribution has become one of the central topics of discussion in modern society. Media has evolved to become...

Cognitive Bias: Forensic Science  

Dr David Schudel forensic chemist at Keith Borer Consultants. According to the Oxford English dictionary, “bias” has several meanings, including: “to influence, affect (often unduly and unfairly)”. No one likes to think of themselves behaving...

The Bar Standards Board launches dashboard to provide better access to data about the Barrister profession

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The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today launched an interactive dashboard to make data about the barrister profession more accessible to the public. As part of its role, the BSB collects data about those who practise as a barrister. This Snapshot of the Profession dashboard brings together up to date data in a format that is clear and easy to navigate and will allow users to select by region across England and Wales. It reflects the BSB’s commitment to transparency and to helping the public and other stakeholders better understand the profession we regulate. The data on the profession captures: more than 18,000 practising barristers, over 400 Chambers across England and Wales, areas...

The Bar Standards Board launches dashboard to provide better access to data about the Barrister profession

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today launched an interactive dashboard to make data about the barrister profession more accessible to the public. As part of its...

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The End of No-Fault Evictions: The Unintended Consequences of Reform

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By Farhan Asghar, CEO, The Solicitors, Advocates & Barristers Inc Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 grants landlords the power to evict tenants without providing a specific reason, often referred to as a 'no-fault eviction'. This provision has been...

Forum Chambers: A Boutique Set taking on the Big Boys

Chambers are a feature of the English legal landscape which have few parallels in other countries. There are just over 400 Chambers, which come in various different shapes and sizes. There are the mega-sets which are large, which commodify the work of many of their barristers, and which often charge lower fees and have lower overheads. Being a barrister at one of those sets can feel like being a cog in a machine, with strategy and career development being...

Reaching for Silk: Jacqueline Renton KC on Progress and the Bar for Women

From the age of 16, I wanted to be a family law Barrister. I was never a quiet individual, and I concluded it would be ideal to be paid to argue and help...

What external counsel can learn from in-house teams

By Rich Hanstock // external lawyers often win clients by projecting total self-assuredness. it takes humility and self-awareness to separate confidence...
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The Major Political Parties and Their Pledges for the Family Justice System in 2024

  Author: Baldip Singh, Barrister No5 Barristers’ Chambers My trial settled...

Kids, Court and Caffeine…How to survive having a baby at the Bar

By Sunyana Sharma, Barrister, 3 Paper Buildings As I start...

Raising the Bar for Working Parents

When New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern resigned recently,...

Religious observances and festivals – what are my employers’ obligations?

  By Aleksandra Traczyk, Associate at Winckworth Sherwood There are many...
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The Bar Standards Board launches dashboard to provide better access to data about the Barrister profession

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today launched an interactive dashboard to make data about the barrister profession more accessible to the public. As part of its...

Has International Arbitration Lost Its Way?

The full report of the “GAR- LCIA roundtable: Time for a Reset?” was published in late 2024. This report is noteworthy for two reasons. Firstly,...

Forum Chambers: A Boutique Set taking on the Big Boys

Chambers are a feature of the English legal landscape which have few parallels in other countries. There are just over 400 Chambers, which come...

Love’s Second Chances: Reconciliation in Modern Marriage and English Family Law in light of HK v SS.

  By Benjamin Rose, Pupil, Wilberforce Chambers, Hull, Deputy District Judge (Civil & Financial Remedies The immortal words of Shakespeare, whilst gradually being erased from schools,...

Reaching for Silk: Jacqueline Renton KC on Progress and the Bar for Women

From the age of 16, I wanted to be a family law Barrister. I was never a quiet individual, and I concluded it would...
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