Brett Welch

Litigation Director, Government Legal Department. Follows and retweets do not equal endorsement. Views my own.

[The Northern Circuit @CircuitNorth]

A reminder that, alongside the support of our friends in the profession, and the in/formal help Circuit will offer to any one who needs it, @thebarcouncil has this resource to support those at the Bar to thrive at what we do.

https://t.co/kWFaNzdt27

[Brett Welch @BrettWelchGLD]

@StateDept_GCJ’s considerable loss is @GovernmentLegal’s equal gain. I’m so excited you’re re-joining our high performing Litigation Group in September. Can’t wait to work with you again.

[Francesca Debenham @legal_diplomat]

Thank you so much @StateDept_GCJ - it has been such a privilege to work with you and your team.

[Attorney General's Office @attorneygeneral]

Today the Attorney General @VictoriaPrentis delivered a keynote speech at @instituteforgov on the Rule of Law and effective government https://t.co/ouFB2jq1UW

[Government Legal Department @GovernmentLegal]

Government lawyers in @DWPgovuk were integral to the delivery of the first cost of living payments made under the Social Security (Additional Payments) Act 2023. The payments are designed to help those on the lowest incomes or with additional needs.

https://t.co/G40PAdZJhA

[Government Legal Department @GovernmentLegal]

We are proud to announce that two GLD legal teams have been shortlisted in @TheLawyermag Awards 2023.

Lawyers at @energygovuk with @Dentons and the @DHSCgovuk Public Inquiry Team have both been recognised for their work. #lawyerawards

[Victoria Prentis @VictoriaPrentis]

Having spent my career in @GovernmentLegal, I cannot speak highly enough about joining the government legal profession.

You will practise at the cutting edge of law and work on some of the most important issues of our time.

[Government Legal Department @GovernmentLegal]

The Attorney General's Civil Panel Counsel provides an opportunity to work on some of the most-high profile cases of the day.

Current panel members have reflected on their experiences of panel work and shared why you should consider applying.

https://t.co/pCpz8og6LS

[Attorney General's Office @attorneygeneral]

On Saturday the Attorney General @victoriaprentis spoke at the Annual Bar and Young Bar Conference. As Attorney and Leader of the Bar, she declared her firm support for the Bar and profession over the coming years.

[Government Legal Department @GovernmentLegal]

B4 v Secretary of State for the Home Department is just one example of Government Legal Department’s advisory and litigation lawyers supporting Ministers to make finely balanced, difficult decisions and then defend them when challenged.

https://t.co/syQvH5BVF5

[Brett Welch @BrettWelchGLD]

Wonderful to see the progress made since my @GovernmentLegal colleagues supporting @transportgovuk and @beisgovuk put together the regulatory framework to enable it to happen. Thanks again to you all!

[UK Space Agency @spacegovuk]

Science Minister @GeorgeFreemanMP and Transport Technology Minister @Jesse_Norman visited @SpaceCornwall today ahead of the first satellite launch from UK soil.✈️🚀

Read more👉 https://t.co/YPXDEAMk8J

@VirginOrbit #LaunchUK #StartMeUp #CountdownToCornwall

[Government Legal Department @GovernmentLegal]

Our litigation lawyers help the Security Services to defend legal challenges to difficult, but necessary decisions which are made in the interests of national security.

This case sets out some important legal principles in this area: https://t.co/6rxvo4hKF9

[Brett Welch @BrettWelchGLD]

Our sincere thanks to Sean and his colleagues on @GovernmentLegal’s Race Network for all their work, time and energy over the last few years. You’ve really made a difference. But we’ve not finished yet - we know there is more to be done.

[Government Legal Department @GovernmentLegal]

This year’s theme for #BlackHistoryMonth is ‘Time For Change: Action Not Words’.

GLD’s Race Network Chair Sean Wilson reflects on the change needed and shares his thoughts on what Black History Month means to him.

[Government Legal Department @GovernmentLegal]

GLD lawyers have provided support to the government in its assistance to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.

This is an example of how government lawyers are providing impartial advice on the most important issues which matter to citizens up and down the country.

[Brett Welch @BrettWelchGLD]

Well done to all my colleagues in @GovernmentLegal’s @DHSCgovuk Legal Advisers. Totally deserved winners for the incredible things they all did to help us all manage Covid-19.

[The Bar Council @thebarcouncil]

Congratulations to the legal team @DHSCGovuk – winners of the Legal Team of the Year at the #EmployedBarAwards 2022. Award sponsored by @GovernmentLegal

[Brett Welch @BrettWelchGLD]

This is a richly deserved nomination. The team’s work is critical to ensuring our security services are able to do their work to protect us all. Good luck - and thank you for what you do!

[Government Legal Department @GovernmentLegal]

Our National Security and Counter Terrorism Litigation Team are up for “Legal Team of the Year” at the @thebarcouncil Employed Bar Awards!

They’ve been nominated for their contribution to supporting the national security of the UK, particularly during the COVID-19 response.

[Government Legal Department @GovernmentLegal]

This week, GLD Lawyer @JackMeek spoke to prospective barristers at @thebarcouncil’s Pupillage Fair.

He spoke about his pupillage experience at GLD and the high profile, varied and challenging public law work he’s been involved in.

Find out more:
https://t.co/xyRkIT2jk2

[Gray's Inn @HonSocGraysInn]

The @BlackBarNetwork was founded to increase the visibility of Black Barristers across the profession. They campaign to address the barriers faced by many, and provide a platform for members to meet and support one another.
Find out more ⚖️ https://t.co/NHux3yw4Tb

[Brett Welch @BrettWelchGLD]

@GovernmentLegal we are looking for a litigation costs lawyer to head our high performing Costs Team. If you might be interested, the advert is on https://t.co/NK0WW3QQBH and the Civil Service website https://t.co/jeTSXsln42

[The Bar Council @thebarcouncil]

We're really looking forward to this session on disability at the Bar on Wednesday. Hope you can join us! #PupillageFair2022 #futurebarristers

[Government Legal Department @GovernmentLegal]

The Attorney General's Regional Civil Panel Counsel is currently open for applications from barristers and solicitors with Higher Rights of Audience. Videos and application process tips can be found on https://t.co/In7xozF2h4.
Apply by Thursday 13 October.
https://t.co/qJAySBwR13