Fixed Fees

 Direct Access Barristers are committed to the highest standards of client care, diversity, advising and advocacy.

Professional, licensed access and/or lay clients (as appropriate) may contact chambers to obtain a quotation for legal services from any of our Barristers we work with.

Our hourly rates range from £100 p/h for some junior members to £400 p/h plus VAT where applicable.

We aim to:

• Ensure the highest standards of client care for all lay and professional clients
• Provide the right barrister for the work required
• Provide written work within 14 days of receipt unless otherwise agreed*
• Build long term relationships with our clients
• Approach all instructions commercially and practically

The Barristers can accept instructions from legal professionals and in-house lawyers in England and Wales as well as from international legal firms. 

The Barristers are accredited to receive instructions directly from members of the public. Please click this link for details: Bar Standards Board Public Access Guidance for Lay Clients.

The Barristers can also be instructed by clients using the Licensed Access Scheme. Please click this link for details: Bar Council Licensed Access Regulations

*It is of course possible to agree faster turnaround times, including same day or overnight. There may also be some occasions when circumstances dictate the timescale for turnaround including the volume and availability of documents required to review, illness or the barrister being committed to doing other work. Whilst our target will always be 14 days, we will notify you of any likely delays and provide reasons.

Fees

In our experience we are aware of the importance of flexibility in their approach to fees and that each case and client can have different requirements.

We are, of course, able to provide verbal and written fee quotes in advance of any work being undertaken. We believe that openness and transparency is of key importance, not only in fee discussions but in all aspects of our relationships with our clients.

If you have a budget in mind, please do let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements whether it be for a fixed fee paid in advance. Where fixed fees are agreed, no additional fees will be charged without agreement.

The level of fixed fees* will vary depending on your requirements. If, for example, you require a more experienced barrister or your case is complex, then the fee is likely to be higher. That said, we hope we make it clear that flexibility is of paramount importance to us and we will explore as many realistic options,  including different levels of seniority and experience,  as we can for all clients. We may also discuss additional costs for travel and/or hotel as required.

We base most multi-track advocacy fees on the basis on Fixed fees of the barrister.

All quotes will be set out in Writing on Fixed Fees Basis.