The number of barristers could be set to fall after 40 years of continuous growth, according to a report published last week.
The report by consultants Jomati predicts that a drop in the number of law firms, coupled with more work done by solicitor-advocates, particularly in the higher criminal courts, will reduce the number of referrals to barristers and cut the size and income of the bar.
The bar faces a further challenge from large corporates and local councils seeking to reduce their advocacy spend, with some using barrister panels to drive down costs, it adds.
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