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Bar Focus | An advocacy scheme to benefit who?

 With QASA due for gradual implementation in the new year, Abigail Bright questions whether seeing the scheme in practice will stem the tide of scepticism

Bar Focus | Changing the game

Faced with alternative business structures, downward pressure on fees and rising tensions in chambers, the rules of engagement have changed at the Bar and the time to embrace competition has arrived. Hannah Gannagé-Stewart reports

Bar Focus | Wales: rise of innovative sets

With innovative chambers opening up to provide independent advocacy services, ?the demise of a major Welsh set and the poor health of the local economy ?shouldn't overshadow the potential for growth says Theo Huckle QC

Bar Focus | Embracing purposeful change

However inevitable and relevant, change must not be made to the detriment 'of our professional standards, says Maura McGowan QC

Bar Focus | Simmons creates confusion and uncertainty for claimants

Despite aiming to complete the Jackson jigsaw, new civil litigation cost reforms will make the puzzle more complex, says Nigel Poole QC

Bar Focus | Mediators can work hand-in-hand with barristers

Barristers and mediators 'are soon to be be forced 'into a brave new world '

Bar Focus | Communication and investment are key for 'the Bar's future

The Unlocking Disputes campaign has made inroads but conversation and investment must continue, says Michael Todd QC

Flexible pension drawdown can be a key part of effective 'tax planning, says Scott Gallacher