What type of work can direct access barristers do?

Examples of the type of work a barrister may do for a direct access client are: 

  • advocacy
  • representing in Courts, tribunals, professional disciplinary bodies or other judicial proceedings 
  • drafting documents
  • advising in writing or in conference 
  • representation in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) such as mediation or arbitration  
  • negotiating on behalf of your client 
  • investigating and collecting evidence 
  • corresponding on behalf of your client 

What is Direct Access?

What is direct access?
Who is eligible to practise as a direct access barrister?
What are the restrictions in direct access?
What is the procedure for accepting direct access instructions?
Keeping records
Non-discrimination rules
Solicitors and professional clients
Client care letters
Vulnerable clients
What happens in the case of public funding (legal aid)?
Fees
Conditional Fee Agreements and Damages-based Agreements
Money laundering and proceeds of crime
Disputes over charges
Complaints
Direct access training
What does direct access training involve?