The Chairman of the Bar, Michael Todd QC, invites you to a seminar to introduce how BARCO supports the modernisation and future of the independant Bar. The Chairman of the Bar ...   more

This year the LPMA are holding their Annual Dinner on Wednesday 7 November 2012 at Lutyens Restaurant in Fleet Street. All full and associate members are welcome to attend.   more

The new Equality & Diversity Rules of the Code of Conduct came into force on 1 September 2012. As outlined on the BSB website the new rules include requirements to ....   more

In September 2012 a new package of Equality & Diversity Rules will come into force. The rules will be included within the current Code of Conduct and include requirements for ....   more

For the 9th year, we are undertaking a comprehensive survey of staff salaries, bonuses and benefits covering clerking and admin staff in Chambers (both in London & regional) ...   more

Following the over-subscribed briefing on 13 June, it has been agreed that the IBC will host a second event for those who were either unable to secure a place or for those that   more

Last year, at the request of the BSB, the LPMA formed a working group to develop a new kitemark for the Bar. Chaired by Christine Kings, the working group took on the task .....   more

On 11 June 2012, the BSB will be circulating their annual monitoring questionnaire (launched last year), for online response within 14 days. The questionnaire will be accompanied   more

The IBC Confernce 2012, entitled "To Austerity & Beyond" will take place at the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel on Saturday 16 June 2012. LPMA members are entitled to a discount ...   more

The IBC are delighted that Brett Warbuton-Smith, Partner and John Tunnah, Director of Lockton Companies LLP will present a talk on Insurance Issues for Chambers.   more

9 Feb: Notifying Lay Clients of Complaints Process   more

LPMA members are alerted to our forthcoming one-day conference, focusing on how chambers can adapt to the changing shape of the legal market place.   more

The application process to obtain a practising certificate is changing significantly. From 2012, when barristers receive their renewal notice or contact the Bar Council to resume   more

A lunchtime briefing dealing with Business Structures. We hope to confirm shortly that Patricia Robertson QC (Barrister Board Member of the BSB) will be coming to update the LPMA   more

The second part of this double-bill will be presented by Richard Forkan of Plan-net, information security specialists who advise and manage IT for government departments   more

This is the first in a two-part series dealing with Data Protection and Information Security. The focus of this session will be the new ICO penalty regime, expectations   more

Our Summer Party is a great opportunity for all LPMA members to get together on a social levl and also to meet some of hte external speakers who have contributed to our events ....   more

Ian Dodd and John Binks of Bar Consultancy Network have kindly offered to present a session for the LPMA on business structures for managing contracts for legal aid work ....   more

As you may be aware, the Bar Standards Board has issued a consultation on the proposed new equality conduct and practising rules   more

The BSB warmly invites you to a consultation event to consider the proposed new equality provisions of the Code of Conduct for the Bar. The event will take place at 5pm on 15 Feb   more

LPMA events coming shortly....   more

Restructuring the Criminal & Family Bars   more

The new Equality Act 2010 raises some interesting issues relevant to practice managers and barristers: for example double discrimination and third party complaints.   more

Our annual dinenrs offer a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the company of fellow practice managers in a relaxed, informal setting.   more

An open invitation for any members who ar e in the area to call in for a drink at this new venue on the site of our old favourite, Hodgsons.   more

Valerie Shrimplin of the Bar Standards Board has agreed to come and summarise the new rules and answer our queries.   more

The new Legal Ombudsman service comes into operation on Wednesday 6 October 2010.   more

Developing an International Profile   more

Our summer party is a great opportunity for all LPMA members to get together on a social level and also to meet some of the external speakers who have contributed to our events   more

Would you like to be paid by your customers more quickly? Would you benefit from evaluating your fee collection processes against best practice? If the answer to those is "yes"   more

Education and training for the Bar is a complex process which, first and foremost, needs to be approached in an holistic way.   more

Short updates from the LPMA Executive Committee on topical items arising from The Legal Services Act 2007, paving the way for practical advice sessions ...   more

We will be organising a one-day conference in February 2010, the theme of which will be the roll-out of the Legal Services Act in 2011 and a practical and positive look at how we c   more

A practical workshop with some external advice as to how fee collection could be different. Members of the IBC will be invited to this event which we hope to arrange in early Octo   more

We are very grateful to Ann Buxton and her colleagues at Hardwicke Building for offering us the use of a meeting room for our AGM and their library and...   more