Bernard Richmond KC
@phatsilkkc.bsky.social
Criminal Defence & Inquests barrister at Lamb Building, London & Central Chambers, Manchester. Dedicated to advocacy, Middle Temple, Legal Education (Hon. Prof at Univ of Kent) & access to justice. 6th Dan Judo (BJC & proud) Rufus & Christa keep me sane.
but the cohort of people who do that work are a special bunch, who rank among the very best of our profession.
August 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
but the cohort of people who do that work are a special bunch, who rank among the very best of our profession.
and the more I think about it, the more I appreciate the camaraderie and support of my colleagues.
We fight our corners hard & give our clients everything we can but we also make space to look after each other. The work is fascinating & challenging and not for the faint-hearted…
We fight our corners hard & give our clients everything we can but we also make space to look after each other. The work is fascinating & challenging and not for the faint-hearted…
August 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
and the more I think about it, the more I appreciate the camaraderie and support of my colleagues.
We fight our corners hard & give our clients everything we can but we also make space to look after each other. The work is fascinating & challenging and not for the faint-hearted…
We fight our corners hard & give our clients everything we can but we also make space to look after each other. The work is fascinating & challenging and not for the faint-hearted…
particularly the multiplicity of expert evidence, the psychiatric issues & the complex client care demands- all conducted in the goldfish bowl of (perfectly proper)media interest,
I then said, really without thinking too much “and we’re a pretty tight knit and supportive bunch”…
I then said, really without thinking too much “and we’re a pretty tight knit and supportive bunch”…
August 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
particularly the multiplicity of expert evidence, the psychiatric issues & the complex client care demands- all conducted in the goldfish bowl of (perfectly proper)media interest,
I then said, really without thinking too much “and we’re a pretty tight knit and supportive bunch”…
I then said, really without thinking too much “and we’re a pretty tight knit and supportive bunch”…
AND still loving it and the community that is our unique profession.
Sometimes it’s good just to take a breath and acknowledge that!
Sometimes it’s good just to take a breath and acknowledge that!
August 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
AND still loving it and the community that is our unique profession.
Sometimes it’s good just to take a breath and acknowledge that!
Sometimes it’s good just to take a breath and acknowledge that!
It’s marvellous to have a profession where that is true - every day is a new experience: reinforcing & developing things I do well, learning new things & updating things I thought I knew already, letting go of old techniques which may be out of date & enjoying the challenge of growing & developing..
August 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
It’s marvellous to have a profession where that is true - every day is a new experience: reinforcing & developing things I do well, learning new things & updating things I thought I knew already, letting go of old techniques which may be out of date & enjoying the challenge of growing & developing..