The review into bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar – a quick guide for chambers

This guide sets out steps chambers can take now to address some of the immediate concerns laid out in Baroness Harriet Harman KC's independent review of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar.

  • 12 September 2025
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Advocating for legal education: volunteering with Young Citizens’ Bar Mock Trial Competition

As the Bar Mock Trial Competition celebrates its 35th anniversary, barrister Poppy Sparrow reflects on her journey from college to the Bar and calls on fellow advocates to give their time as volunteers.

  • 12 September 2025
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Empowered to speak out: what does the Harman report mean for the young Bar?

Following the publication of Baroness Harriet Harman KC's independent review into bullying, harassment and sexual harassment, Young Barristers' Committee Chair Lachlan Stewart explores what the report means for the young Bar.

  • 8 September 2025
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Convention on the Protection of the Profession of Lawyers, Brussels event 23 June 2025

Evanna Fruithof Consultant Director of our Brussels Office reports on the convention event in Brussels

  • 27 August 2025
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The rise of neutral evaluation: a two-stage model

One of the great strengths of non-court-based dispute resolution lies in its versatility and adaptability.

  • 19 August 2025
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“You’ve got to work twice as hard” - the ethnic minority work ethic and its hidden costs

But burnout is not glamorous. There’s no stirring soundtrack, no slow-clap moment of heroism. Just one day when you’ve had three coffees and still can’t remember why your phone is in the fridge.

  • 14 August 2025
  • Blog