CDLS and Cardiff JLD re-introduce the popular Bar Transparency Event in April 2026
We are ecstatic to confirm that Cardiff and District Law Society are collaborating again with Cardiff and South East Wales JLD, to bring back the very popular Bar Transparency Event. This event last took place in 2024, kindly hosted by Brewin Dolphin, and is now being brought back to you at 9 Park Place Chambers.
This event is always open to everybody – members, non-members, students, practitioners and Counsel. On 14 April, there will be a fresh-faced panel of Counsel and solicitors. The panel will have experience (at a minimum) in answering questions surrounding Civil, Criminal and Family.
The purpose of this event is to have an informal, open and honest chat about relationships between solicitors and Counsel when running a case. What works well? What could we do better? What’s your ‘pet peeve’ when receiving a brief? What would make you decide not to instruct again? This will take place via an anonymous survey to insert your burning questions – circulated to all registered attendees 7 days prior.
Join us for an evening filled with laughter, personal anecdotes and blunt honesty between practitioners.
This event is designed to provide valuable information to existing fee-earners and Counsel, but remains open to all levels of qualification and future lawyers who are undecided about their legal ‘route’.
This falls part of CDLS’ Professional Development Series.
Speakers:
SOLICITORS:
Morgan Evans – SCM Law
Bethan Tapper – Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice
Haydn Cadogan – Howells Solicitors
COUNSEL:
David Gareth Evans – 9 Park Place Chambers
Amelia Pike – 9 Park Place Chambers
Joshua Haran – 9 Park Place Chambers
What to Expect:
- Informal Panel with anonymised survey questions, and the opportunity to ask questions and share stories directly
- Drinks, snacks and an opportunity to network and chat with Counsel
Event Details:
- Date: 14 March 2026
- Location: 9 Park Place Chambers, 9 Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3DA
- Time: 6pm
Registration:
