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Direct Access Barristers London
Family & Civil Barristers You Can Instruct Directly
Looking for a Direct Access Barrister in London?
You may be able to instruct a barrister directly without first instructing a solicitor.
Public Access, also known as Direct Access, allows members of the public to instruct suitably authorised barristers directly for certain types of legal work. Depending on your circumstances, this can include legal advice, drafting documents, preparing for hearings and representation at court or tribunal.
At Direct Access Barristers, we help individuals and businesses find suitable Public Access barristers for family, civil, property, commercial, employment and tribunal matters in London and surrounding areas.
Whether you need advice before a hearing, assistance with a specific legal document, help with a dispute or representation at court, we can help identify suitable counsel for your requirements.
Need a London Barrister?
Tell us briefly about your case, the court or tribunal involved, any upcoming hearing or deadline, and what you need the barrister to do.
Our Approach - Tailored To You
Family Direct Access Barrister London
Family law is one of the areas where clients may benefit from accessing specialist barrister advice and representation directly.
If you are dealing with divorce, financial proceedings or children proceedings, a Direct Access Family Barrister in London may be able to assist with a specific stage of your case without requiring a solicitor to manage the entire matter.
Family matters can include:
- Financial remedy proceedings
- Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR)
- Divorce and financial disputes
- Child arrangements
- Prohibited Steps Orders
- Specific Issue Orders
- Relocation of children
- Schedule 1 applications
- Advice before a family hearing
- Representation at appropriate hearings
- Non-molestation and protective injunction matters, where suitable
Our aim is to help you access appropriate specialist family law expertise for the particular stage of your case.
If you have a hearing listed in London or need specialist advice about a family dispute, tell us about your circumstances, and we can consider whether Public Access is appropriate.
Civil Direct Access Barrister London
A direct access barrister may also be suitable for certain civil disputes.
This can include:
Property Disputes
- TOLATA claims
- Beneficial interest disputes
- Co-ownership disputes
- Possession proceedings
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Lease disputes
Commercial & Contract Disputes
- Breach of contract
- Debt disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Commercial disagreements
- Contract interpretation
Construction Disputes
Specialist counsel may also assist with construction and Technology and Construction Court matters, including disputes involving JCT, NEC and other construction contracts.
Whether Public Access is appropriate will depend on the nature and complexity of the case.
Employment Direct Access Barrister London
Employment disputes can develop quickly, particularly where there are important deadlines or an Employment Tribunal hearing approaching.
A Direct Access Employment Barrister in London may be able to advise and represent employees, employers and professionals in suitable employment matters.
This can include:
- Unfair dismissal
- Wrongful dismissal
- Employment contract disputes
- Settlement agreements
- Discrimination claims
- Workplace disputes
- Employment Tribunal proceedings
- Preliminary hearings
- Final hearings
- Employment Appeal Tribunal matters, where appropriate
- Advice on settlement and litigation strategy
A barrister may be able to provide advice on the strengths and weaknesses of your case, assist with preparation and represent you at an appropriate hearing.
Property & Land Barristers London
Property disputes can involve significant financial and practical consequences.
A Property Barrister in London may be able to assist with disputes involving property ownership, leases, possession, boundaries, landlord and tenant issues and other property-related matters.
Our barristers may assist with:
- Property disputes
- Land disputes
- TOLATA claims
- Boundary disputes
- Rights of way
- Lease disputes
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Possession proceedings
- Beneficial ownership disputes
- Property-related contractual disputes
If you are involved in a property dispute and need specialist legal advice or representation, contact us with details of your case
Commercial & Business Barristers London
Businesses sometimes require specialist legal advice without needing a solicitor to manage every aspect of a dispute.
A Commercial Barrister in London may be able to assist with defined areas of commercial and business disputes, including:
- Contract disputes
- Breach of contract claims
- Partnership disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Commercial negotiations
- Contract interpretation
- Business disputes
- Debt disputes
- Professional negligence
- Construction and contractual disputes
The appropriate level of assistance will depend on the circumstances of your matter and whether Public Access is suitab
Direct Access Barristers for London Courts & Tribunals
London is home to a large number of courts and tribunals dealing with family, civil, commercial, employment and other legal disputes.
Depending on your case, you may require advice or representation concerning:
- Family Court
- County Court
- High Court
- King's Bench Division
- Chancery Division
- Commercial Court
- Business and Property Courts
- Employment Tribunal
- Employment Appeal Tribunal
- First-tier Tribunal
- Other London courts and tribunals
If your matter is outside central London, we can also assist with enquiries throughout Greater London and surrounding areas, subject to the requirements of your case and the availability and authorisation of suitable counsel.
Direct Access Barristers London and Surrounding Areas
We can assist with enquiries from clients across London and surrounding areas, including:
- Central London
- City of London
- Westminster
- Camden
- Islington
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Wandsworth
- Lambeth
- Southwark
- Tower Hamlets
- Hackney
- Greenwich
- Lewisham
- Croydon
- Bromley
- Barnet
- Enfield
- Haringey
- Ealing
- Brent
- Harrow
- Hillingdon
- Richmond upon Thames
- Kingston upon Thames
- Sutton
- Redbridge
- Essex and surrounding areas
- Hertfordshire and surrounding areas
- Surrey and surrounding areas
- Kent and surrounding areas
We can also assist with enquiries from clients elsewhere in England and Wales where an appropriate barrister is available.
Why Choose a Direct Access Barristers?
The main advantage is simple:
You can deal directly with the barrister.
If your case is suitable for Public Access, you may not need a solicitor to act as an intermediary.
A barrister may be able to assist with a defined piece of work such as:
- Legal advice
- A written opinion
- Drafting a document
- Preparing for a hearing
- Settlement advice
- Advocacy at court or tribunal
This can be particularly useful if you already understand your case but need specialist legal advice or representation at an important stage.
Direct Access is not right for every case. Where a matter requires extensive case management, disclosure or ongoing litigation work, a solicitor may be more appropriate.
The aim is not simply to avoid instructing a solicitor.
The aim is to find the right legal professional for the work you actually need.
How to Instruct a Direct Access Barrister in London
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.
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Direct Access Barrister London FAQs
Can I instruct a barrister directly in London ?
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 London 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.
Do you cover the wider Outside London?
Yes. We can assist with enquiries throughout London and we cover most of the Country
Need a Direct Access Barrister in London?
If you need a family barrister, civil barrister or specialist Public Access barrister in London , 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.”
