Direct Access

The Public Access scheme(sometimes referred to as Direct Access) allows companies, organisations and members of the public to instruct barristers directly without the requirement for a solicitor. Many clients and companies are unaware that they can directly instruct a specialist barrister and that often, doing so will result in lower costs compared to instructing a law firm who will usually instruct a barrister on your behalf. We are authorized to:

  • Provide you with expert legal advice about the merits and potential outcomes of your case

  • Assist  you with  Drafting  documents/ correspondence/  applications

  • Draft formal court documents

  • Offer you advice on the next steps to be taken in proceedings, if you are undertaking certain tasks yourself, albeit with our guidance

  • Conduct litigation for you by receiving

  • Represent you in court, mediation/arbitration, at inquests or in formal meetings

In certain cases, we may feel that it is in your best interests to instruct a solicitor and, in those circumstances, we will be happy to recommend suitable options should you require a referral.

We accept Public Access instructions on a privately funded basis only. The cost of instructing a barrister will depend on the complexity of your case, the amount of work involved and the urgency of the work. Our quotes will either be on an hourly rate or a capped/fixed fee basis, whichever best suits your needs. You can find guidance on our fees here.

You may be eligible for Legal Aid funding. You can check if you qualify here.

Please note that all fees are expected to be paid prior to work being undertaken and are non-refundable.

If you wish to instruct a barrister under the public access scheme, please contact us to discuss your matter in further detail or complete the contact form.

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