Top 50 Barristers Chambers Homepage Video Research
Tuesday 8th April 2025
Video content has become a key tool for barristers’ chambers to enhance their online presence and engage with clients. However, the approach to video content varies widely across chambers. Tela has researched into the top 50 UK barristers’ chambers and analysed the types of video content they are using on their homepage banners.
Types of Video Content Used on Barristers’ Chambers Homepages
Tela analysed the top 50 UK barristers’ chambers homepages to see if they were using video content in their banner areas and then split the chambers out into the following groups.
Abstract Video Content
Abstract videos typically include conceptual imagery, animations, or symbolic representations that align with a brand’s identity. Tela analysed the top 50 barristers chambers websites and found that 2 chambers currently have abstract videos on their sites.
The two chambers that use abstract video content on their homepage are Cornerstone Barristers and One Essex Court.
Cornerstone Barristers currently have a modern ripple effect animation video that aligns with their brands identity.
One Essex Court has a mixture of abstract alongside drone shots in a short form video that is replaying on their homepage. The abstract section of the video displays some round blue circles that matches their branding.
Logo Visuals
Logo animations or branded intros help reinforce identity and maintain consistency across digital platforms.
Five chambers incorporate logo-based visuals in their video content, including Doughty Street Chambers, No5 Chambers, 4 New Square, St Philips Chambers, and Guildhall Chambers.
The No5 Barristers’ Chambers homepage features a sleek video with abstract logo visuals, a dark, professional aesthetic, and smooth transitions.
In contrast to No5 Chambers, 4 New Square Chambers homepage video has a sleek, modern vibe with abstract geometric visuals and a clean, marble-like background.
Buildings and Landscapes
Building and landscape content emphasises heritage, credibility, and location appeal, which can be particularly important for legal institutions.
Tela’s research shows there are nine chambers that have this style of content on their homepages, including; Fountain Court, Blackstone Chambers, Wilberforce Chambers, Kings Chambers, Landmark Chambers, Keating Chambers, Quadrant Chambers, 2TG (2 Temple Gardens), and One Essex Court.
The homepage video of Fountain Court Chambers features the fountain in Fountain Court, London, symbolising the firm’s blend of tradition and modernity.
2 Temple Gardens has a brief video featuring various scenes from the Temple in London, adding a traditional touch.
Drone Shots
Drone shots add a cinematic quality to videos, enhancing the overall professional appeal.
Chambers using drone footage include One Essex Court, Landmark Chambers, Quadrant Chambers, and 2TG (2 Temple Gardens).
Quadrant Chambers features a few videos on their homepage banner, each highlighting areas of expertise they offer. The inclusion of drone shots adds a sophisticated and professional feel to the site, enhancing the overall presentation and emphasising their expertise.
People or Office
Featuring barristers, staff, or client interactions can create a more personal and approachable brand image.
St Philips Chambers are the only one that incorporates footage of people and office settings in their videos.
Animals
Outer Temple Chambers are the only barristers chambers in the top UK that include animal-related visuals, which is quite unique in the legal sector.
Outer Temple Chambers have video footage of a goldfish on their website which helps the brand to stand out against others.
No Video Content or Only Still Images
33 of the top 50 chambers use still images rather than video content on their websites homepages.
Final Thoughts
Although most of the top 50 UK barristers’ chambers do not feature video content on their homepages, the most prevalent type is building or landscape footage. This style of video conveys a sense of tradition, reinforcing the chambers’ long-standing history and professionalism while also suggesting stability and trustworthiness.