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Business models might change, but excellence must endure

When operating in this new environment it will be essential to work out how we will maintain our values and ethics, says Michael Todd QC

Shifting trends in family advocacy

Susan Reed highlights areas for consideration for solicitor advocates addressing case management hearings in care proceedings

Forecasting the PI Bar

The Bar can weather change if it remains skilled and flexible in it's approach, says Gerard McDermott QC

Localism vs Europe

Paul Tucker QC and Anthony Gill discuss the implications of European environment directives on UK planning case law

Keeping pace with crime

Jaime Hamilton explores the subtle but significant developments in criminal law at home and in Europe

Views from the South East

Andrew Bailey and Nigel Sleight describe why they believe the circuit is seeing an increasing number of complex public law cases coming to court

Seen, but not heard

Watching a Scottish judge delivering his sentence in a murder case last week was a strange, slightly surreal experience. There was no background noise, no footage of the defendant. The shouts, which later rang out from the public gallery when he was led away, were edited out. The focus was entirely on the judge, Lord Bracadale. He spoke quietly and calmly, giving no hint in the way he spoke of the horrible crime that had been committed.

Why a poker face is an essential skill for barristers

Felix explores the difficulties of controlling your emotions in court