Piggy bankBoom times are over and recession is the word on everyone’s lips. So whether you are a newly-qualified lawyer, an equity partner nearing retirement or somewhere in between, there has never been a better time to get your financial affairs in order.

According to a recent survey commissioned by Barclays Private Clients, female lawyers expect to earn, on average, £235,000 per year at the height of their career, while their male colleagues aim at £179,000.