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29 March 2018 / Mark Rowlands
Issue: 7787 / Categories: Features , Profession
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Chambers' management: a chief asset

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Mark Rowlands reports on the value a chief executive can add to a modern set of chambers

The Bar has not generally been renowned as the forefront of management or innovation in the legal profession. However, in the last few years we have seen many sets rapidly evolve and move with the times to keep up with the forever changing and highly competitive legal market. Today, sets are looking at better ways to reflect client needs and approach business in a more strategic way. One of the first changes we have seen in achieving this has been the appointment of a chief executive whose main focus is running and managing the business, leaving members within chambers to get on with what they are best at…law and advocacy.

What does a chief executive do within a chambers?

Chambers are usually governed by a constitution which provides for the administration of the members within the set. The management of chambers is then delegated to a management board; in most instances this comprises the head of

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