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The Advantages of Hiring a Direct Access Barrister for Legal Services
Navigating the legal landscape can be daunting. Especially when you're unsure of the best route to take for your specific needs.
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Family Law
Divorce, children & domestic matters
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How Does Spousal Maintenance Work in England and Wales?
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What Is a Prohibited Steps Order and When Is It Used?
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What to Do If Your Ex Is Making False Domestic Abuse Allegations
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What Is a Litigant in Person and What Help Can I Get in Family Court?
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What Is Parental Responsibility and Who Has It?
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What Is the Section 25 Exercise and How Does a Judge Decide Finances?
Employment Law
Dismissal, discrimination & tribunal claims
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How Raising a Formal Grievance Affects a Later Employment Tribunal Claim
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What Is TUPE and How Does It Affect Employees?
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What Is a Settlement Agreement and Should I Get Legal Advice?
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What Evidence Do I Need to Prove Workplace Discrimination?
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How to Prepare for Cross-Examination at an Employment Tribunal
06
How to Challenge an Unfair Redundancy Selection
Property & Landlord Law
Possession proceedings, eviction & disputes
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Early Advice on a Commercial Rent Arrears Dispute: What Landlords and Tenants Should Do
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Can a Landlord Enter a Property Without the Tenant's Permission?
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What Is an Accelerated Possession Claim and When Should Landlords Use It?
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How Does Adverse Possession Work for Garden Boundary Disputes?
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Boundary Disputes Explained: What Are Your Legal Options?
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How long does a possession order take in England and Wales
Probate
Wills, estates & inheritance disputes
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What to Do If an Executor Refuses to Distribute an Estate
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How much does it cost to contest a will with a direct access barrister
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Inheritance Tax: Reliefs and Redemptions
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What Are Intestacy Rules? UK Law on Dying Without a Will
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Inheritance Tax: A Guide for Executors
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10 Common Probate Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Commercial Law
Contracts, business disputes & claims
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Boundary Disputes Explained: What Are Your Legal Options?
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What evidence do you need at a possession hearing for rent arrears
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How does adverse possession work in England and Wales
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How to Complete a Section 8 Notice: A Guide for Landlords (2025)
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How to Complete a Section 21 Notice: A Guide for Landlords (2025)
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How to Claim Adverse Possession: A Step-by-Step Guide
Direct Access
Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitor
01
What Is a Litigant in Person and What Help Can I Get in Family Court?
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Can I Use a McKenzie Friend in the Family Court?
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How to get urgent barrister representation before a court hearing
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Do barristers offer legal aid or no-win-no-fee services
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What is Direct Access and can I instruct a barrister without a solicitor
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Understanding Direct Access Barristers for Divorce: A Practical Guide
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What is Direct Access and can I instruct a barrister without a solicitor?
Most people do not know they can hire a barrister directly. This guide explains what Direct Access is and when it makes sense to use it.
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Barrister vs solicitor: what is the difference and when do you need each?
They are both qualified lawyers but they do different things. This guide breaks down the distinction in plain English.
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Direct Access
How much does a barrister cost and how are fees calculated?
Pricing is the most common question we receive. This guide gives honest, indicative cost ranges by case type and hearing.