Wilberforce Chambers is enjoying one of its most prosperous periods, with revenue per barrister reaching in excess of £550,000 last year.

With Jules Sher QC taking over the reins from legendary head of chambers Edward Nugee QC, who led the set for more than 30 years, the good times are likely to continue.

Sher, who last year acted for former Equitable Life non-executive David Wilson on the longrunning Equitable Life negligence trial, was elected as the chambers’ new head after a 10-day voting process.

No doubt he will bring his considerable wit and experience to the role, developed over the course of a legal career spanning five decades.