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The Independent Bar: Insights into a Unique Business Model

The Independent Bar: Insights into a Unique Business Model

Author: David Barnes
Publisher: Globe Law and Business
ISBN: 9781787422520

Published In: October 2018
Format: Paperback , 210 pages
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
Hardback Edition ISBN: 9781787420915

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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 39 Essex Chambers, provides readers with in-depth insight and advice into the management of chambers including business strategy, 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.

Preface

Strategy

Finance

Business Development

International development

Marketing and media relations

Recruitment and Talent Management

Women in law

Wellbeing

Compliance/risk management

Technology

Pro bono

David Barnes, 39 Essex Chambers

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