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The business of running a barristers' chambers has changed immensely over recent years. The traditional image of chambers has been, in many respects, confined to the past and they are now, in large part, run as modern, highly efficient, businesses often with an international reach.
The role of the barristers' clerk continues to be vital to managing and developing the practice of independent sole practitioners operating under the umbrella of a chambers. However, the ever-changing face of the legal profession has necessitated that clerks, and chambers, adapt to the fresh demands of the new business environment. In addition to the now multi-faceted role of the clerks, the management and administrative structure of many chambers today often includes CEOs, accountants, HR and marketing teams.
This practical guide, edited by David Barnes, Chief Executive & Director of Clerking at Atkin Chambers, provides readers with in-depth insight and advice into the management of chambers including business strategy, practice management, international development, talent management and compliance. The book features chapters from some of the most prominent clerks and CEOs currently working within the world of the Bar, as well as experts in accounting and recruitment. New & Used
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What Reviewers Are Saying
THE BEST WAY FORWARD
FOR BARRISTERS’ CHAMBERS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
An appreciation by Elizabeth Robson Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers and Phillip Taylor MBE, Head of Chambers
and Reviews Editor, “The Barrister”
Here’s a book that should be in every chambers’ library, containing as it does, a wealth of informed, authoritative and practical advice in how to run a barristers’ chambers profitably in a fiercely competitive legal environment. So, it’s not entirely and exclusively about ‘The Independent Bar’ as such; rather the focus centres on the Bar as a business.
The subtitle contains more a hint about the book’s orientation and content. It asserts, even to the skeptical, that the practice of law is not confined to the law, or knowledge of it. While the law is obviously the most important component in the barrister’s armory of intellectual weaponry, there is also the requirement of managing a barristers’ chambers as efficiently as possible.
As a former Chairman of the Bar, Chantal-Aimee Doerries remarks in the foreword that the book ‘reflects how much the typical barristers’ chambers has moved into the twenty-first century.’ Referring specifically to the Bar of England and Wales, the book provides insights into what consulting editor David Barnes has categorized as ‘a unique business model’ which ‘enables a diverse mix of specialists to practise as self-employed barristers under the umbrella of a chambers.’
Steeped in heritage and history, the concept of a barrister as a self-employed practitioner is the essence of ‘the independent bar,’ even though there are certain of its members for whom the term ‘business model’ might sit rather uncomfortably. But no matter. This book, a recent publication from Globe Law and Business, provides ample confirmation of the manifold ways in which the Bar of England and Wales has evolved – and will continue to evolve into the digital age and eventually, the new era of artificial intelligence.
The book provides the invaluable insights and advice of no less than fourteen experts from some of legal London’s leading chambers. This is high-level consultancy honed-in high-stress chambers environments. In addition to the chapters on strategy, finance and practice management, there are sections on marketing and branding (including best use of social media), recruitment and of course, technology.
Also check out the treatises on wellbeing, risk management and women in law; the latter demonstrating that women have come far in the legal profession in the past twenty years, but not far enough. There is also a useful chapter on developing the business of a chambers internationally.
This is the first book, says Chantal-Aimee Doerries, that addresses the wide range of topics ‘with which any manager of a barristers’ chambers needs to be familiar.’ For barristers -- and certainly their clerks and practice managers -- this practical guide is a stimulating and profitable read.
The publication date is cited as at 26th March 2018.
FOR BARRISTERS’ CHAMBERS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST
An appreciation
and Reviews Editor, “The Barrister”
Here’s a book that should be in every chambers’ library, containing as it does, a wealth of informed, authoritativ
The subtitle contains more a hint about the book’s orientation and content. It asserts, even to the skeptical, that the practice of law is not confined to the law, or knowledge of it. While the law is obviously the most important component in the barrister’s armory of intellectual
As a former Chairman of the Bar, Chantal-Aime
Steeped in heritage and history, the concept of a barrister as a self-employe
The book provides the invaluable insights and advice of no less than fourteen experts from some of legal London’s leading chambers. This is high-level consultancy honed-in high-stress chambers environments
Also check out the treatises on wellbeing, risk management and women in law; the latter demonstratin
This is the first book, says Chantal-Aime
The publication date is cited as at 26th March 2018.
Here's a book that should be in every chambers' library, containing as it does, a wealth of informed, authoritative and practical advice in how to run a barristers' chambers profitably in a fiercely competitive legal environment. So it is not entirely and exclusively about 'the independent bar' as such; rather the focus centres on the Bar as a business. -- Phillip Taylor MBE * Richmond Green Chambers * An excellent handbook for anyone looking to understand the ever expanding role of a clerk or practice manager in modern day barristers' chambers, whether they are starting out, rising up the ranks and looking to develop their skills, or already in a senior position and wanting to hear how others have met the challenges that every set now faces, and seized the opportunities. A window into how a set of chambers really works - or should work in the 21st century. -- Andrew Walker QC * Chair of the Bar, The Bar Council * Does this book succeed? It is without doubt an excellent primer about the business of chambers and does so well within its one-volume constraints. -- Robin Jackson * 3 Verulam Buildings *