Direct Access Barristers

If your legal matter requires the use of a Barrister then we can help you obtain a quote directly via Clerksroom Direct.

If you use Clerksroom Direct, you can compare quotes from over 1,000 Barristers in England and Wales.

ABOUT CLERKSROOM DIRECT

Clerksroom Direct is the only place where members of the public can search and instruct a Barrister online, supported by our “Ask Sam” helpline. Our unique website offers over 1,000 Barristers from more than 175 Barristers Chambers that are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Clerksroom Direct provides information about Barristers in an easy-to-use portal. Barristers do not pay any fees to promote themselves through the Clerksroom Direct portal. Our we aim is to bring you as much information as we can to enable you to make an informed choice. Obtaining a fee quote from a Barrister is completely free as you only pay for the service if you proceed to instruct the Barrister directly. We help you get the best value. You decide! You are in control every step of the way and you don’t pay anything until you wish to proceed.

IS YOUR SERVICE CONFIDENTIAL?

All information submitted to Clerksroom Direct Portal is confidential and highly secure. You will recieve an automated email response to your enquiry asking you to verify your email address. Once confirmed, you will have a secure link to the portal and only you and your chosen barrister will have access to the information provided. Your details will never be disclosed to a 3rd party without your prior agreement nor will you recieve unsolicited communications from Clerksroom Direct. Clerksroom Direct holds a valid secure site certificate.

WHAT CAN A BARRISTER DO FOR ME?

Barristers can:

provide expert legal opinion and advise
draft legal documents
attend Court as your advocate
represent you at a mediation or arbitration

Barristers are experts in the law and provide a high level of skill when advocacy is required to present your case in a Court or Tribunal. Most barristers do not conduct litigation but, if required, we are able to provide some who are now approved to do so by the Bar Standards Board. We can advise who is best placed to help you once we have reviewed your enquiry.

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF GOING DIRECT TO A BARRISTER RATHER THAN A SOLICITOR?

COST

Barristers are remarkably cost effective mainly due to their low overheads. Our barristers mainly work from home which helps to reduce costs further. Many people who have instructed barristers directly have commented favourably regarding the cost of doing so. There is no duplication of work, therefore costs are not duplicated. Barristers fees are often 30% cheaper than solicitors fees. See Barristers fees tab.

FIXED FEES

Most barristers will be happy to provide a fixed fee quote or work to a budget as set by you. Please don’t be afraid to ask if a piece of work can be completed for a set price. We welcome the challenge.

EXPERTISE

Barristers are legal experts who normally specialise in a limited range of areas of law. Using an expert means you have the right answer quickly.

COMMUNICATION

You deal directly with the barrister and you will be able to discuss the matter by phone, email, Skype or any other agreed method.

SPEED

Dealing direct with a barrister tends to be much quicker as the only parties involved are you and your barrister. A normal turnaround time for advice is 7 days but it can be much quicker if needed.

WHY WAS I NOT AWARE I COULD GO DIRECTLY TO A BARRISTER UNTIL NOW?

The rules changed in 2004 to allow members of the public to instruct directly. Most barristers do not want to deal with clients directly, preferring the traditional route of working with solicitors. This has meant that little advertising has been undertaken to market the service directly to private or business clients which has resulted in limited media publicity. We continue to work with approximately 20,000 solicitors in England & Wales but we also welcome the opportunities provided by the Public Access rules.

HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I QUALIFY FOR LEGAL AID?

Legal aid can help pay for legal advice, family mediation or representation in court or at a tribunal. You’ll be asked general questions about your legal problem and your financial situation. Click here to check.

CAN I GET CREDIT OR A PAYMENT PLAN TO COVER THE COSTS OF MY CASE?

Yes. There are now companies who provide finance for Barristers fees. One example is “Legal Cost Finance” – Click here to visit their website and make an enquiry.

WHERE DO I START?

Services for Solicitors

We provide Costs Drafting, Advocacy, Locum Fee Earner and Litigation Support services to Solicitors:

Costs Drafting

We have 13 years experience in Civil & Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury and Costs therefore we are able to draft bills accurately and in a compliant manner to ensure maximum recovery at speed and at low cost.

Our payment terms are also competitive:

Bill drafting fees reduced as per recovery – ensuring that we will recover the most we can for you;
Fixed negotiation fees – to ensure speed and efficiency;
Quick turnaround with maximum settlements – to aid your cash flow;
Capped fees for Paying Party work;

We are simply interested in good, honest costs drafting, negotiation and advice and our aim is to ensure that your needs come first.

Therefore, unlike other costs drafting firms, we will provide you with the advice before negotiation commences so we both know where we stand in terms of likely recovery and cash flow.

With a FREE Courier Service, we not give us a try for one file and compare us.

Locum Fee Earner/Litigation Support

Having over 12 years experience in civil litigation, We have been assisting solicitor firms with their busy case loads by acting as a fee earner within their firms.

Advocacy

We are able to cover hearings across the North West and North Wales (we can travel further if needed) as your agent for Infant Settlement Approval Hearings, Possession Hearings (Landlord/Tenant and Mortgage) and Costs Hearings. We can also cover applications, small claims and enforcement hearings.
With fixed fees being applied in many cases, we understand that the lower you pay for advocacy services, the more profit costs you keep for yourself therefore, our fees are reasonable and for most of our local Courts are even cheaper than those charged by the major advocacy agencies.

Administration Services

With over 10 years administration experience, White Collar can offer a wide range of services to assist you and your business in achieving its goals as well as allowing you to save time on things that matter most – your business. The following list is an example of those services offered by White Collar.

Copy Typing
CV Drafting
Data Entry
Form Creation
General Administration
Invoice/Receipt Management/Creation
List Building
Mail Forwarding/Scanning
Online Contact Management
Online Diary Management
Online Services
Powerpoint Presentations
Spreadsheets
Word Documents

SAVE up to 67% vs. a typical high street Solicitor

Providing Accessible and Affordable Legal Services to All

Direct Access Barristers

ABOUT CLERKSROOM DIRECT

IS YOUR SERVICE CONFIDENTIAL?

WHAT CAN A BARRISTER DO FOR ME?

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF GOING DIRECT TO A BARRISTER RATHER THAN A SOLICITOR?