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Post Office scandal fallout: Why barristers face new regulatory scrutiny in 2026

The aftermath of the Post Office Horizon scandal continues to reshape the UK legal landscape, extending far beyond compensation claims and criminal appeals. In...

Bar Council backs BSB AI guidance for barristers

Bar Council has welcomed new guidance from the Bar Standards Board (BSB) on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Bar Council backs barrister after Court of Appeal contempt ruling

Bar Council said Menon had won an appeal on an “important point of lack of jurisdiction”

What the latest UK court reforms mean for barristers and chambers

UK legal system is continuing its rapid transformation, with UK court reforms reshaping how barristers and chambers operate

Supreme Court to hear barrister’s landmark claim against Stonewall and chambers

Supreme Court has agreed to hear a high-profile appeal brought by barrister Allison Bailey against Stonewall

The future of advocacy: Are traditional chambers models still sustainable?

The legal profession across England and Wales is facing significant structural change. For decades, the traditional chambers model has remained central to the Bar

What chambers look for in pupillage candidates in 2026

Competition for pupillage remains intense With hundreds of applicants competing for a limited number of pupillage places each year, chambers across England and Wales are...

Bar Standards Board appoints two new independent reviewers

BSB has appointed Helena Suffield-Thompson and Suzi Denton as new Independent Reviewers

BSB launches expert reference group on RASSO case standards

BSB has established a cross-sector expert reference group to advise on strengthening standards for barristers

BSB appoints Blake Morgan LLP for enforcement investigations

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has appointed Blake Morgan LLP to support its regulatory

Public Access Barristers in 2026: Opportunity, disruption, or structural risk for chambers?

A structural shift in the UK legal market The UK legal market is undergoing a decisive structural shift, and few developments reflect this more clearly...

BSB launches second consultation to overhaul barristers’ enforcement system

Bar Standards Board (BSB) has launched a second consultation on reforms to its enforcement process

Barrister Code of Conduct: A practical guide for UK practitioners

The barrister code of conduct forms the ethical backbone of the profession in England and Wales. Governed by the Bar Standards Board (BSB), the...

Bar Council defends legal claim over 10,000 Black Interns programme

The Bar Council of England and Wales has confirmed it is defending a legal claim brought under the Equality Act

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