Agenda emerges from Neuberger’s access review as report set for Easter publication; the Bar Council lobbies for Legal Services Board independence; and Littleton Chambers names new chief executive. Claire Ruckin reports on the latest developments at the Bar

Employment and commercial set Littleton Chambers has hired a new chief executive. Gerard Hickie, former managing director of cosmetics company Vivalis, will join the set on 12 March, replacing the incumbent chief executive David Douglas.