With Direct Access Barrister, you can receive expert legal advice and courtroom representation directly from a qualified barrister — without needing to instruct a solicitor first. This direct approach often results in faster service, greater flexibility, and lower overall legal costs.We also offer clear, fixed-fee pricing, so you know exactly what you’re paying from the outset, with no hidden charges. Contact us today for a fixed-fee quote and straightforward, professional legal advice available throughout the UK.
What Is a Direct Access Barrister?
Direct Access Barristers (also known as Public Access Barristers) are barristers in England and Wales who are specially authorised to accept instructions directly from individuals, businesses, and organisations, without the involvement of a solicitor.
What Direct Access Barristers Can Do
✅ Provide expert legal advice
Receive clear, specialist advice on your legal position, rights, and available options.
✅ Draft legal documents
Barristers can prepare pleadings, skeleton arguments, contracts, statements of case, and letters before action.
✅ Represent you in court or tribunal
Barristers can act as your advocate in hearings, trials, appeals, arbitrations, and tribunals.
✅ Advise on evidence and procedure
Get guidance on what evidence is required, how to present your case, and how the legal process works.
✅ Negotiate on your behalf
Barristers can assist with settlement negotiations and dispute resolution.
✅ Offer specialist expertise
Many barristers focus on specific areas such as family law, employment, commercial disputes, property, clinical negligence, personal injury, and more.
What Direct Access Barristers Generally Cannot Do
⚖️ Conduct litigation (unless authorised)
Most barristers cannot manage court filings, ongoing correspondence, or case administration unless they hold a litigation extension.
⚖️ Act as a solicitor
They usually won’t handle day-to-day case management or chase paperwork from the other side.
⚖️ Hold client funds
Barristers cannot hold money to pay court fees or expert costs. These are typically paid directly by you.
When a Direct Access Barrister Is Right for You
When you want specialist legal advice without paying for a full solicitor-led service
If you’re representing yourself but need a professional advocate for a hearing
When you want cost-effective legal support and only pay for the help you actually need
Fixed Fees & How to Instruct Us
At Direct Access Barrister, we provide fixed-price quotations wherever possible, offering transparency and peace of mind.
📞 Call us:0203 773 1031 📧 Email: sam@directaccessbarristers.info
Get expert legal advice, clear pricing, and professional representation — directly from a barrister.
