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Direct Access Barristers Brighton and Hove
If you need specialist legal advice or representation in Brighton and Hove, you may be able to instruct a barrister directly without first instructing a solicitor.
Our Direct Access Barristers service helps members of the public find and instruct suitably qualified barristers under the Public Access scheme. This can provide a straightforward way of obtaining specialist legal advice, assistance with preparing a case, or representation at court or a tribunal, depending on the barrister's qualifications and the requirements of your case.
We can help you identify a suitable Direct Access Barrister for matters connected with Brighton, Hove, East Sussex and the surrounding areas.
What is a Direct Access Barrister?
The Direct Access, also known as Public Access, scheme allows members of the public to instruct a barrister directly in circumstances where the barrister is authorised to accept Public Access instructions.
This means that you may not always need to instruct a solicitor before speaking to a barrister.
A Direct Access Barrister can, depending on the circumstances, provide advice about your legal position, help you understand the issues in your case, prepare legal documents, advise on evidence and represent you at hearings.
Not every barrister is authorised to accept Public Access work and not every type of case is suitable for Direct Access. The barrister will need to consider your circumstances and the work required before accepting your instructions
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Our Approach - Tailored To You
Family Direct Access Barrister Brighton
Family disputes can be complicated, stressful and expensive. In some cases, obtaining advice directly from a specialist family barrister can help you understand your position before deciding what steps to take.
A Direct Access Family Barrister may be able to assist with matters including:
- Divorce and financial disputes
- Financial remedy proceedings
- Matrimonial finance
- Child arrangements
- Disputes about where children should live
- Contact and time spent with children
- Prohibited steps applications
- Specific issue applications
- Relocation and leave-to-remove applications
- Cohabitation and separation disputes
- Trusts of land and property disputes between former partners
- Domestic abuse-related family proceedings
- Injunctions and occupation disputes
- Advice before starting family court proceedings
- Representation at appropriate Family Court hearings
If you are already involved in proceedings in the Family Court, a barrister may also be able to advise you about your existing case and help you prepare for an upcoming hearing.
The exact assistance available will depend upon the barrister's area of practice and Public Access authorisation.
Civil Direct Access Barrister Brighton
Direct Access can also be relevant to a wide range of civil disputes.
Depending on the circumstances, a civil barrister may be able to advise or represent you in disputes involving:
- Breach of contract
- Property disputes
- Boundary disputes
- Land ownership
- Trusts of land
- TOLATA disputes
- Landlord and tenant matters
- Possession disputes
- Commercial disputes
- Debt and contractual claims
- Professional negligence
- Building and construction disputes
- Neighbour disputes
- Injunctions
- Disputes concerning jointly owned property
Early legal advice can sometimes help clarify the strengths and weaknesses of a case before substantial costs are incurred.
A barrister may be able to review the relevant documents, identify the important legal issues and advise you about your available options.
A direct access barrister may also be suitable for certain civil disputes.
This can include:
Property Disputes
Property disputes are particularly common in civil litigation and can involve substantial sums of money.
If you are involved in a dispute concerning a house, flat, land or commercial property in Brighton and Hove, specialist barrister advice may be appropriate.
Examples include disputes involving:
- Ownership of property
- Beneficial interests
- Unregistered land
- Boundaries
- Rights of way
- Easements
- Restrictive covenants
- Trespass
- Nuisance
- Party wall disputes
- Landlord and tenant issues
- Possession
- Rent arrears
- Service charges
- Disputes between co-owners
- TOLATA claims
Property litigation can involve complicated questions of evidence, ownership and legal rights. Getting advice at an early stage can help you understand what evidence you need and what remedies may be available.
Employment and Employment Tribunal Barristers Brighton
If you are an employee or employer involved in an employment dispute, you may be able to obtain direct access advice from an employment barrister.
This can include advice concerning:
- Unfair dismissal
- Wrongful dismissal
- Breach of contract
- Discrimination
- Equality Act claims
- Redundancy
- Holiday pay
- Pay disputes
- Employment contracts
- Settlement agreements
- Workplace disputes
- Employment Tribunal procedure
- Employment Tribunal hearings
A barrister may be able to advise you on the merits of your case, help you understand the relevant legal issues and, where appropriate, represent you at an Employment Tribunal hearing.
- Breach of contract
- Debt disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Commercial disagreements
- Contract interpretation
Direct Access Barristers for Brighton Courts & Tribunals
Brighton and Hove is an important legal centre for Sussex, and cases connected with the area can involve a range of courts and tribunals.
Depending on the type of case, a Direct Access Barrister may be able to represent you at an appropriate court or tribunal in Brighton or elsewhere.
Your barrister will advise you about whether your particular case is suitable for Public Access and whether they are authorised and able to undertake the work required.
You do not necessarily need to be based in Brighton to use a Brighton and Hove Direct Access Barrister. Barristers regularly work across different parts of England and Wales, and some conferences and advice can be provided remotely.
Direct Access Barristers for Brighton Courts and Tribunals
Brighton and Hove is an important legal centre for Sussex, and cases connected with the area can involve a range of courts and tribunals.
Depending on the type of case, a Direct Access Barrister may be able to represent you at an appropriate court or tribunal in Brighton or elsewhere.
Your barrister will advise you about whether your particular case is suitable for Public Access and whether they are authorised and able to undertake the work required.
You do not necessarily need to be based in Brighton to use a Brighton and Hove Direct Access Barrister. Barristers regularly work across different parts of England and Wales, and some conferences and advice can be provided remotely.
How to Instruct a Direct Access Barrister in Brighton and Hove
The first step is to provide information about your legal matter.
It is useful to explain:
- What the dispute is about
- Whether court or tribunal proceedings have already started
- The name of the court or tribunal
- Any important upcoming hearing dates
- Whether you have received a claim, application or defence
- What documents you already have
- What you would like the barrister to help you with
We can then consider the nature of your case and help identify an appropriate Direct Access Barrister.
The barrister will need to determine whether they are authorised to accept your instructions and whether your matter is suitable for Public Access.
In some circumstances, you may still need a solicitor. For example, a case requiring extensive litigation administration or ongoing case management may not be appropriate for a Direct Access arrangement alone.
Direct Access Barristers in Hove
The service is not limited to Brighton itself.
If you are based in Hove, Portslade or another part of Brighton and Hove, you can also enquire about finding a suitable Public Access Barrister.
Many matters can be dealt with through a combination of remote conferences, telephone advice, document review and attendance at court where required.
We can also assist people looking for a Direct Access Barrister in areas surrounding Brighton and Hove.
Depending on the barrister and the nature of the case, this may include:
- Hove
- Portslade
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Southwick
- Lewes
- Peacehaven
- Newhaven
- Seaford
- Worthing
- Eastbourne
- Other parts of East Sussex
You do not necessarily need to find a barrister with an office in your town. Barristers can often advise and represent clients across England and Wales.
We can also assist people looking for a Direct Access Barrister in areas surrounding Brighton and Hove.
Depending on the barrister and the nature of the case, this may include:
- Hove
- Portslade
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Southwick
- Lewes
- Peacehaven
- Newhaven
- Seaford
- Worthing
- Eastbourne
- Other parts of East Sussex
You do not necessarily need to find a barrister with an office in your town. Barristers can often advise and represent clients across England and Wales.
1. Tell Us About Your Case
Send us a short description of your legal matter, the court or tribunal involved and what you need help with.
If you have a hearing date or urgent deadline, include it.
2. We Identify Suitable Counsel
We consider the type of case and the expertise required before identifying suitable Public Access counsel.
3. Fees & Scope Are Confirmed
The barrister will explain the work involved, fees and what you will be responsible for.
For some defined pieces of work, a fixed fee may be available.
4. Your Barrister Starts Work
Once the necessary Public Access and client-care arrangements are completed, the barrister can begin the agreed work.
Direct Access Barrister Brighton FAQs
Can I instruct a barrister directly in Brighton?
Yes. If the barrister is authorised to accept Public Access instructions and your case is suitable, you may be able to instruct them directly without a solicitor.
Can I instruct a family barrister without a solicitor?
Yes. Public Access may be available for suitable family matters, including financial remedy and children proceedings.
Can a direct access barrister represent me in Brighton Family Court?
A suitably authorised barrister may be able to represent you at an appropriate hearing. The barrister will first need to consider whether Public Access is suitable for your particular circumstances.
Can I instruct a civil barrister directly?
Yes. Depending on the case, Public Access may be available for property, contractual, commercial and other civil disputes.
How much does a direct access barrister cost?
There is no standard fee. The cost depends on the work required, the complexity of the case, the barrister's experience and whether advocacy is required. A fixed fee may be available for some defined pieces of work.
Need a Direct Access Barrister in Brighton ?
If you need a family barrister, civil barrister or specialist Public Access barrister in Brighton , tell us about your case.
You may not need a solicitor to manage the whole matter.
You may simply need the right barrister for the next stage.
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Public Access is subject to the applicable rules and the individual barrister's authorisation. Whether a barrister can accept your instructions depends on the circumstances and requirements of your case.
Areas We Cover
We offer advice, drafting, negoitation and representation on various properly law matters
The Barristers provide expert advice on employment matters, from drafting contracts to resolving disputes, advising on employment issues; drafting documents and representation at the Employment Tribunal
The Barristers advise and draft documents to issues relating to land, rights of way, and boundary disputes, and represent you at court if you have a hearing.
What we do at Direct Access Barrister
If we do not act as the clerk for the barrister, Direct Access Barrister will find an appropriate barrister for your case. We will then offer the work to suitable barristers and invite them to take it on for the proposed fee. We will make every effort to find a barrister who will work for the agreed fees.
Whether it's direct access instructions or instructions from a solicitor to a barrister, and we are not serving as their clerk, Direct Access Barrister charges an administration fee, which is included in the quote you receive. This fee allows us to assist you in finding the right barrister, ensuring the best value, and guiding you through the instruction process. Payment of all fixed fees is required up front.
Our barristers receive 100% of their fees. All quotes provided include our administration fees, the barrister’s fees, and VAT. It’s a fully inclusive price with no hidden costs.
“Direct Access Barristers (the Company) acts as the barrister’s agent to collect fees. Payments received are for the barrister and are passed on. All fees belong to the barrister.”
