Tag: Barristers

Barrister disbarred after exaggerating injuries in £250k personal injury claim
Clyde & Co investigated 🕵️

Top barrister accused of targeting aspiring lawyers for sex
Charge sheet against Jo Sidhu KC is published

Long hours and low pay are driving juniors from the criminal bar, top barrister warns
Barristers 'fed up of having to pay to work'

‘A Barrister’ is Jo Sidhu KC
Former criminal bar chief fails in bid to keep disciplinary proceedings private

‘A Barrister’ to appear before disciplinary tribunal
Anonymised listing on BTAS website 🤔

Top tax barrister prosecuted for tax evasion
Old Square Tax Chambers’ Robert Venables KC denies the charges

Lawyers serving clients’ interests has its limits, says top UCL boffin, amid Harvey Weinstein and Post Office scandals
Legal professionals owe a duty to society too

Law firms lead the way in latest social mobility index
Charity behind powerlist urges government to mandate class background reporting for big firms

New Attorney General pledges to put the rule of law first
Commitment comes amid populist attacks both home and abroad

Unregistered barrister disbarred over misleading legal experience on job application
Tried to secure role with Arden Uni

Your ultimate guide to life at the nation’s top chambers has just dropped!
Ahead of this Thursday's Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair, the new and improved 2025 Chambers Most List is here

Top London chambers fails in bid to keep £2.75 million theft secret
Cash allegedly stolen by former manager of Pump Court Chambers

Barrister barred from legal profession following rape conviction
Met victim on Tinder

Betting giant pokes fun at Manchester City with ‘traditional team photo’
Hearing into alleged financial breaches starts today

From stage to social impact: The power of Prima Facie
Legal Cheek's Samantha Wong reports on a Q&A session with the creators of the play ahead of its cinema debut

21 handy tips for pupil barristers
After recently completing pupillage, Greg Lawton shares some helpful advice

Top lawyers quit X in protest against Elon Musk
Billionaire accused of attacking UK justice system

Bar course students and future pupil barristers take dark comedy to Edinburgh Fringe
The Accused hits Scottish capital this month

Civil unrest could lead to suspension of bar exams in Bangladesh
UK regulator 'closely monitoring' situation