Bedell Cristin Managing Partner David Cadin has been elected Bâtonnier by the Advocates of the Jersey Bar for a third term.
David has been Bâtonnier since 2013, serving two three-year terms. His re-election to serve a third term, of one year, is unprecedented in recent years.
As head of the Jersey Bar, the Bâtonnier is responsible for Legal Aid in Jersey, acts as the link between the legal profession and the court, and makes speeches on behalf of the whole profession at occasions such as the appointment of a new Bailiff.
An additional responsibility this term will be to sit on the new Legal Aid Guidelines Committee, which will be responsible for delivering a legal aid scheme that is fit for purpose.
David, who has been with Bedell Cristin since 2003, commented: “There are significant changes on the horizon in terms of legal aid, so the next year will represent a challenge as we strive to achieve a set of guidelines that work for everyone.”