Public Access Qualified

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What is Public Access?

Until relatively recently, members of the public could only instruct a barrister if they went to see a solicitor first. Having to instruct both a solicitor and a barrister could be very expensive. This restriction has now been removed. In most cases, a member of the public can now directly instruct a barrister without the need to instruct a solicitor first.

The potential benefits of instructing me directly include:

• Significantly reducing your legal costs
• Giving you greater control over your case
• Obtaining first-hand advice and guidance from a barrister
• Increasing your prospects of an earlier beneficial settlement

If you instruct me directly, I can give you advice, draft documents on your behalf and represent you in court.