Thoroughly researched and thoughtfully signed, this one-stop desktop reference offers a complete profile of the U.K. legal community, including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. Supported by a full index and convenient tabbed sections, the 1997 Directory lets users quickly zero in -- Over 48,000 active barristers and solicitors -- complete with contact information and area(s) of specialization -- 14,000 law firms and 370 barristers' chambers -- Listings of courts and clerksAt once authoritative and easy to use, it's the ideal starting point for legal researchers in every sphere of activity -- individuals choosing a barrister or solicitor to represent their interests ... business or government agencies seeking international counsel with a specific expertise ... lawyers wishing to make a referral or check the background of an associate ... researchers analyzing demographic data on today's legal profession, and much more.