Public Access
Introduction
In July 2004 the ban on barristers receiving instructions directly from members of the public was relaxed. Instead of instructing a barrister through a solicitor, in many cases members of the public can now approach and instruct a barrister directly.
How can this benefit you?
By instructing a barrister directly you gain the benefit of having a close working relationship with an expert without involving an intermediary. You incur just one set of fees.
How does it work?
In many cases, individuals, companies or other professionals can now approach us directly for specialist advice or representation in court. In those cases it is no longer necessary to retain a solicitor.
This method of obtaining legal services is called Public Access
Public Access barristers can provide a range of legal services, including :
- Drafting of legal documents including, for example, employment contracts
- Representation at court or in tribunals
- Advisory services in writing or in conference
- Mediation of disputes without recourse to litigation
We have experts in the following area of law
- Employment
- Partnership disputes
- Company law
- Contractual disputes
- Debt actions
- Insolvency
- Landlord and tenant law
- Property disputes
- Matrimonial law
- Licensing
- Personal Injury
Public Access Barristers at St. Albans Chambers are flexible in working locations and will travel across the UK including the South East, South West, The North, The South and London.
Fee structure
Fees can be discussed and explained to you by our clerks but usually an hourly rate is charged at a level in accordance to the barrister's experience. Fixed fees can also be agreed for any piece of work that you instruct them to do.
How to contact us
You can make initial contact with us by speaking to one of our clerks on 01727 843383 or by emailing us for further information at clerks@stalbanschambers.com.
Testimonal
"Further to you representing me at my financial dispute resolution, I would just like to thank you for your very positive and honest help in settling my problem" July 2011Public access client
Guidance
For further information on services that barristers can provide under Direct Professional Access please click here.
Practising Barristers
David R Harris
Called 1997, LLB (Hons)
Richard Nall-Cain
Called 1997, LLM, LLB (Hons)
Clinton Hadgill
Called 1998, LLB (Hons)
Richard Ricks
Called 1999, LLM, LLB (Hons)
Fergus McCombie
Called 1999, BA (HONS) Oxon
Imran Khan
Called 2001, LLB (Hons)