NEWSLETTER Newsletter Archive: May 2009

February 2009

NCCBA Re-Launch
The NCCBA was formed in 1996 to promote the practice of commercial work for the Bar on the Northern Circuit. Following a period of inactivity the new committee plans to revive it as a proactive bar association, with a full programme of events and CPD seminars.

There are seven CPD events running between February and December this year together with a New Practitioners’ Programme (for those barristers of under three years’ call) of four events in March, June, October and December. Details are outlined in the programme below.

The NCCBA is accredited for training by the Bar Council and the Law Society, and CPD points will be available for attendance at these events. There will also be opportunities to meet and exchange views with Commercial solicitors from Manchester and Liverpool.

We also have social events in the pipeline, and intend to hold a dinner later in the year.

Mr Justice Andrew Smith Visit
The 2009 CPD Programme opens on Tuesday 10 February 2009 at 6pm with drinks at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre and a talk on The Commercial Bar outside London from Mr Justice Andrew Smith of the Commercial Court.

To book a place please indicate on the membership application form or e-mail the administrator on admin@nccba.org.uk.

Website
We are currently developing this website to promote the NCCBA listing members’ individual specialisations and detailing upcoming events. We intend to follow this with a blog later in the year which we hope will encourage member feedback and online debate.

Building Relationships
We want to develop stronger links with solicitors, accountants, insolvency practitioners, bankers, insurers, and the local Chambers of Commerce, with a view to promoting the local Commercial Bar and the Manchester and Liverpool Mercantile Courts. The NCCBA has representatives on the Mercantile Court Users’ Committee, who intend to ensure that the views of local practitioners are put forward in respect of the running of the Liverpool and Manchester Mercantile Courts.

Liverpool events
The majority of our members are based in Manchester. However, we recognise that there are a significant number of commercial practitioners in Liverpool, and to reflect this we intend to hold some events in Liverpool.

Subscriptions

We have significantly reduced subscriptions for the current year from previous years. For further details please visit our membership page.