By Serena K. Sekhon, barrister, No5 Chambers
  In some ways, the self-employed Bar was the original remote working profession. Well before the days of CVP hearings and Zoom meetings, many barristers were able to work on their papers, pleadings and trial prep wherever they wished (within reason). It was not uncommon for practitioners to conduct their practice from a mix of home and chambers. Indeed, this was – and remains – a draw to the profession: the flexibility inherent in self-employed practice allows people to work in a way which best suits them and their personal circumstances.
Now, things have gone further. Having adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions, the legal world can enable almost complete remote working for those who want it. It is entirely possible ...