Garry Bigmore

As the courts open up after 18 months of online hearings, junior barristers who were recently called to the bar may be apprehensive at the move to in-person appearances. Here, ten top silks share their wisdom with new barristers on how to be an effective advocate in court.

A Federal Court judge has ruled he has jurisdication to hear a case brought by a group of investors against a unit of Credit Suisse over complex derivative products known as MINI warrants, despite the bank’s argument that the claims allege breach of contract under common law, not federal law.