My second six at Becket Chambers began on 1st April 2022. Thankfully, not everyone thought it was an April fool. The first month has flown by at lightning speed. For anyone curious about the pupillage mystery or wondering what it’s like being on your feet in the regions, look no further.  Here’s a breakdown of … Continue reading →

On 6th April 2022, the long-awaited no-fault divorce legislation comes into force. Under the full provisions of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 couples can now divorce without having to apportion blame or wait out a separation period. This brings clear advantages to future clients. The new process should be faster, more straightforward, and … Continue reading →

On 11th January 2022, the financial remedies gods (or rather, Mostyn J and HHJ Hess) blessed us all with a shiny new “Efficiency Statement”, effective immediately. The Efficiency Statement (“ES” hereafter) originates from recommendations made by the Farquhar Committee in September 2021, which looked to improve remote working practice going forward (their report was literally … Continue reading →

No matter how much you learn about thinking and talking, there will always be someone who will bring the unexpected to the table in a mediation. This became increasingly apparent when I undertook a one-week foundation accredited course offered by the Society of Mediators (“SOM”). The course should have been in-person, but due to Covid … Continue reading →

Picture this: it’s a few weeks into your pupillage, and you’ve hit the ground running. You’ve been watching, note-taking, researching and learning, because that’s what first six is all about. But wait! There’s more to do than simply shadowing and scribbling. That’s right – there’s the compulsory advocacy training which pupils must undergo during their … Continue reading →

On 1st October 2021 I began my pupillage with Becket Chambers. I had come straight from a London commercial litigation firm, where I’d spent most of the past year as a remote paralegal dealing with complex high-value commercial disputes. This role had involved fast adaptation to working from home as opposed to the shiny London … Continue reading →