Ivy & Normanton Women — Queens Counsel

   I commenced my pupillage at the Chancery Bar in a common law chambers. Due to the lack of opportunities to wear my wig and gown I started to cover criminal cases  for my co-pupils.   I then worked as a criminal barrister (prosecuting and defending). On reflection, my only practice development strategy was to be grateful to my professional clients for whatever case they chose to instruct me upon. Five years before I became a Queen’s Counsel I realised my practice was varied and unfocused. I was unsure of what steps to take to remedy the situation.  Events crystallised...