Direct Access Barristers Manchester
Family & Civil Barristers
Looking for a Direct Access Barrister in Manchester?
You may be able to instruct a barrister directly without first instructing a solicitor.
We help members of the public find suitable Public Access and Direct Access barristers in Manchester and across Greater Manchester, depending on the nature and requirements of their case.
Tell us about your legal matter, the court or tribunal involved, what you need help with and any important hearing dates or deadlines.
We can then help identify suitable counsel for the work you require.
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Family Direct Access Barristers Manchester
Family law is one of the most common areas in which people look for specialist barrister advice and representation.
A Direct Access Family Barrister in Manchester may be able to help with a particular stage of your case without a solicitor managing the entire matter.
Depending on the circumstances, family work may include:
- Divorce and financial disputes
- Financial remedy proceedings
- Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR)
- Matrimonial and non-matrimonial financial issues
- Child arrangements
- Specific Issue Orders
- Prohibited Steps Orders
- Relocation of children
- Schedule 1 applications
- Advice before a family hearing
- Preparation for a contested hearing
- Advocacy and representation at appropriate hearings
Manchester Civil Justice Centre is the regional centre for civil and family proceedings and handles matters including divorce hearings, financial remedy proceedings and childcare arrangements.
For financial remedy cases in Greater Manchester, Manchester Civil Justice Centre is also identified by HMCTS as the regional financial remedy court, with Stockport and Wigan among the listed local hearing venues.
Family Barrister Without a Solicitor in Manchester
Some people searching for a family barrister without a solicitor in Manchester may be able to use the Public Access scheme.
However, Public Access is not suitable for every case. The barrister must be authorised to undertake Public Access work and must consider whether the arrangement is appropriate in the circumstances.
Civil Direct Access Barristers Manchester
A Direct Access barrister may also be suitable for certain civil disputes.
Depending on the case and the barrister's area of practice, this can include:
Property Disputes
- TOLATA claims
- Beneficial interest disputes
- Co-ownership disputes
- Trusts and property disputes
- Possession proceedings
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Lease disputes
- Boundary disputes
- Easement and right-of-way disputes
Commercial & Contract Disputes
- Breach of contract
- Contract disputes
- Debt disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Shareholder disputes
- Commercial disagreements
- Contract interpretation
- Business disputes
Construction Disputes
Specialist counsel may be available for appropriate construction disputes, including matters involving construction contracts and technical contractual issues.
Whether Public Access is suitable will depend on the nature, complexity and procedural requirements of the case.
Employment Tribunal Barrister Manchester
If you are involved in an employment dispute, you may be considering whether you need specialist legal representation for a hearing or particular stage of your case.
The Manchester Employment Tribunal deals with claims against employers and is located in central Manchester.
A suitably authorised barrister may be able to assist with matters such as:
- Employment Tribunal preparation
- Unfair dismissal
- Wrongful dismissal
- Discrimination claims
- Contractual disputes
- Employment hearings
- Advice on evidence and legal arguments
- Preparation of documents
- Representation at an appropriate tribunal hearing
Whether a direct access barrister is suitable will depend on the circumstances of your case.
Direct Access Barristers for Manchester Courts & Tribunals
Manchester is a major legal centre with a range of courts and tribunals.
Depending on the nature of your matter, you may need advice or representation in connection with:
- Manchester Civil Justice Centre
- Manchester Family Court
- Manchester County Court
- High Court matters
- Business and Property Courts
- King's Bench Division matters
- Manchester Employment Tribunal
- Manchester Tribunal Hearing Centre
- First-tier Tribunal matters
- Other courts and tribunals serving Greater Manchester
Manchester Civil Justice Centre handles a broad range of civil and family matters, including housing, money claims, divorce, financial remedy and children proceedings.
Manchester also has a dedicated Employment Tribunal and Tribunal Hearing Centre.
If your hearing is outside Manchester, we can also consider enquiries from elsewhere in Greater Manchester and across England and Wales, subject to the requirements of your case and the availability and authorisation of suitable counsel.
How to Instruct a Direct Access Barrister in Manchester
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 Manchester FAQs
Can I instruct a barrister directly in Bristol ?
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 Manchester 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 Manchester ?
If you need a family barrister, civil barrister or specialist Public Access barrister in Manchester , 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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Family | Civil | Property | Commercial | Employment | Tribunals
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.”
