The Business Side to the Bar – Lawrence Power – S5E29

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna chats with the very experienced and fascinating Lawrence Power!

Lawrence is a Barrister and was called to the Middle Temple in 1995. Since being called, Lawrence has built a large high profile practice and has been the Head of Chambers for over 15 years at Whitestone Chambers in London, specialising in Commercial and Aviation Law.

Lawrence is well known for the large number of events and talks he has participated in as a guest speaker, which is reflected in his recent award from Gen Z – ‘Supporter of the Year’. Lawrence received this due to his consistency in going above and beyond to help young people do and be better!

Lawrence shares plenty of tips in relation to the future of the bar and how to utilise the business side of the bar in this episode…

In this episode, you can hear all about:

• Lawrence’s career as Head of Whitestone Chambers for 15 years
• What a Barrister is and how you can build a practice of similar nature
• How to deal with rejection during application and interview processes
• The ‘business side’ of the Bar