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Matrix Chambers founding member Philippe Sands KC quits for 11 King’s Bench Walk

Move follows exit of junior barrister Andrew Smith from Matrix to 11KBW earlier this year

Leading London disputes silk unveils Singapore relocation to build Asia practice

Jern-Fei Ng KC admitted to Singapore Bar, adding to existing Hong Kong arbitration practice

KCs commemorate Queen's 'steadfast and true public service'

Procession from the Old Bailey to Gray's Inn Chapel was led by Criminal Bar Association chair Kirsty Brimelow KC

'What a time it has been!’ – longstanding senior clerk quits Quadrant Chambers

‘Best clerk in the City’ Gary Ventura leaves after 22 years helping oversee set’s modernisation

Criminal barristers instruct Mishcon de Reya to challenge government over strike data collection

London law firm takes pro bono brief as Criminal Bar Association complains of 'intimidatory tactics'

Keating Chambers CEO to depart for risk consultants Kroll in London

Declan Redmond will take up an international business development role at the company

London barristers’ sets announce merger to great 120-strong common law giant

Combined chambers will be known as 5 Norwich Street when deal completes in the autumn

Atkin Chambers adds top international construction advocate to ranks

Specialist set secures Stuart Catchpole QC from 39 Essex Chambers

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The year in headlines – the top stories of 2021 and the trends they reflect

We review a year characterised by record deal markets, a war for talent, geopolitical tension and all things ESG

A&O, Freshfields, HSF, King & Spalding and Three Crowns celebrate as new Silks are unveiled

Some 45% of latest QCs are women; ‘comparatively few’ advocates from black African or black Caribbean backgrounds applied

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Martenstyn to step down as director of clerking at 36 Stone

London set announces completion of project that saw Martenstyn come aboard through a consultancy arrangement

Bar Council pledges action as survey of barristers records sharp increase in bullying

Proportion of English and Welsh practitioners reporting incidents of bullying, harassment and discrimination rises by 9% to 30%

Brick Court takes on second international QC from rival Essex Court in wake of China sanctions

Singapore-based Salim Moollan QC will join Vernon Flynn QC at new set in September as Essex Court secures two up-and-coming Chancery juniors

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Freshfields' public international law head to join Essex Court Chambers

Ben Juratowitch QC, who was called to the Bar in May, will join the set in November

London barristers chambers named after slave trade supporting Lord Chancellor rebrands

Hardwicke Chambers to become Gatehouse Chambers as it seeks to 'truly live out its values'

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London set urged tenants to exercise restraint over China-related social media posts, leaked email reveals

36 Group warned of 'detrimental impact' given 'significant links' with Asia

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Former Shearman & Sterling partner joins London's Quadrant Chambers

International arbitration specialist Alexander Uff quits private practice for the Bar

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Leading arbitration silk leaves Essex Court Chambers for Brick Court

Vernon Flynn is third silk to depart after China sanctions; Brick Court also takes on former Hong Kong chief justice

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China imposes sanctions on top barristers' chambers after legal opinion on Uighurs

Essex Court Chambers named among politicians and campaigners as Beijing retaliates following UK sanctions on Monday

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