Today, 8th March, is International Women’s Day with this year’s theme being Break the Bias.
To mark this, Laura Johnson, Francesca O’Neill and Kerry Nicholson discuss what it’s like to be a woman at the Bar. They share their insights and give advice, covering topics including recruitment, retention and career planning, considering the position of women at the Bar today, the progress that’s been achieved and what is still to be done.
In this week’s Dekagram Tom Collins and Julia Brechtelsbauer consider two recent High Court decisions of Master Davison (in his twin roles as KBD Master and Admiralty Registrar). Tom was instructed in Rehman, which provides reassurance for care home defendants in Covid‑19 litigation that such…
Many congratulations to Edward Lamb KC who is recommended as a London Children Law King’s Counsel in the 2026 Doyles Guide. The 2026 listing of leading London Children Law King’s Counsel details King’s Counsel practising within the areas of Private, Public and International Children Law…
At a recent ceremony Adam Dawson MBE received his MBE medal from Princess Anne for services to charity and service to the Jewish Community. Adam was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. For over 30 years Adam has been involved in the heart of the Jewish community, leading several charities and organisations. After a…
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