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RICHMOND CHAMBERS

At Richmond Chambers, we recognise the contribution our barristers make to the success of our specialist immigration practice and reward them through a comprehensive package of financial, professional, lifestyle and wellbeing benefits.

Our model is different from traditional chambers. Barristers at Richmond Chambers retain professional independence while benefiting from the financial security, infrastructure, support and client-service systems of a modern, barrister-led immigration law firm.

Financial Security

Our barristers receive a competitive guaranteed salary, paid monthly.

In addition, barristers may receive bonus payments linked to receipts. Compensation packages can be tailored to individual circumstances, experience and the needs of the practice.

Because fees are agreed in advance and paid before work is undertaken, our barristers do not have to manage aged debt or wait for payment from clients. Barristers also have access to live financial performance data, enabling them to monitor receipts, track progress and manage their workflows effectively.

Unlike traditional chambers, our barristers do not pay chambers rent and do not incur many of the professional costs associated with self-employed practice.

Holiday and Leave

Our barristers benefit from 30 days’ paid holiday per year, in addition to bank holidays.

We also offer unlimited unpaid leave, allowing barristers greater flexibility to manage personal commitments, family life, travel and longer breaks from practice.

Up to 5 days of paid holiday may be carried forward or sold back to Chambers, subject to the terms of our holiday policy.

Flexible, Hybrid and Remote Working

We encourage flexible, hybrid and remote working.

Subject to professional obligations, casework commitments, client needs and satisfactory performance, our barristers may work from Chambers, from home or remotely. Flexible start and finish times are also supported.

Working further afield may be possible where employment, regulatory, confidentiality, casework and client-service obligations can be met.

Our secure cloud-based systems, video-conferencing facilities and modern IT infrastructure enable barristers to work effectively and securely from a range of locations.

Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave

Richmond Chambers offers a comprehensive maternity, paternity and parental leave package.

Our maternity policy includes six months’ full pay, subject to eligibility requirements. We also support paternity leave, parental leave and flexible working arrangements that help barristers balance family life with continued practice at the Bar.

We recognise that barristers’ careers develop over many years and that proper support during family leave is an important part of a sustainable practice.

Technology and IT Support

We believe our barristers should have the technology and systems they need to practise efficiently and securely.

Barristers are provided with modern IT equipment and access to secure cloud-based systems, video-conferencing technology and digital case-management tools.

Our systems are designed to support flexible working, remote access, secure communication, efficient document management and high standards of client care.

Professional Costs

Richmond Chambers covers many of the costs that barristers would ordinarily have to meet themselves in traditional self-employed practice.

This includes:

practising certificate fees;
professional indemnity insurance under our firm-wide policy;
CPD costs for approved training;
professional subscriptions and online legal resources;
access to ILPA, EIN and Free Movement;
budgeted access to practitioner texts and legal resources; and
business infrastructure, administration and client-care support.

There are no chambers rent payments, no accountancy costs associated with self-employed practice, and no separate professional insurance costs.

Legal, Administrative and Client-Care Support

Our barristers are supported by experienced legal associates and professional administrators.

Legal associates assist with legal research, drafting, bundle preparation and other appropriate casework tasks. Our administration team provides a professional client-service function, helping with enquiries, onboarding, scheduling, billing and client communications.

This support enables barristers to focus on legal analysis, advocacy, strategy and client outcomes.

Planned Work and Practice Control

Our model is designed to give barristers meaningful control over the direction of their practice.

We operate without clerks. New enquiries are made available through an online portal, allowing barristers to select suitable work that matches their expertise, interests, competence, availability and capacity.

Because direct access work is central to our practice, work is planned properly, fees are agreed in advance and last-minute briefs are avoided. We aim to keep evenings and weekends clear wherever possible.

Professional Development

Richmond Chambers offers barristers the opportunity to develop a specialist immigration practice within a collaborative, barrister-led environment.

Barristers benefit from exposure to a broad range of personal and business immigration matters, including applications, advisory work, appeals, administrative review and judicial review.

We support professional development through training, access to legal resources, collaboration with experienced colleagues and opportunities to work on high-profile and challenging immigration cases.

Pension

Unless they choose to opt out, barristers are automatically enrolled into our workplace pension scheme.

A percentage of salary is paid into the pension scheme, and Richmond Chambers also makes a monthly employer contribution.

Private Medical Insurance

Our barristers have access to our firm-wide private medical insurance scheme.

The scheme is designed to provide support with the cost of private treatment for a wide range of medical issues. Dependent partners and children may also be covered, subject to the terms of the policy.

Wellbeing and Lifestyle Benefits

We recognise that a sustainable practice requires more than good quality work.

Our barristers may also benefit from:

an employee wellbeing and discounts app;
interest-free season ticket or travel card loans;
discounted gym membership, where available;
flexible working arrangements;
convenient central London location;
collaborative and supportive working environment; and
the ability to shape a practice that is professionally rewarding and personally sustainable.

A Different Way to Practise at the Bar

Richmond Chambers offers a distinctive alternative to traditional chambers.

Our barristers retain professional independence while benefiting from the financial security, professional support, administrative infrastructure and flexibility of an established specialist immigration practice.

For barristers who enjoy immigration law, direct client contact and strategic casework, but who also value autonomy, security, support and flexibility, Richmond Chambers offers a modern and attractive way to practise.