Employment Law
How to respond to a tribunal disclosure request
Disclosure is one of the most important stages of an employment tribunal case. Both parties are required to disclose documents that are relevant to the issues in dispute. Getting ...
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Direct Access
How much does a barrister cost for a half-day hearing?
Half-day hearings are common in family and civil proceedings. They cover most of the substantive interim applications, ...
Child Arrangements
Direct Access for Child Arrangements: Why Families Are Choosing Barristers Directly
Child arrangements cases are among the most emotionally demanding legal proceedings anyone faces. They are also, when ...
Direct Access
How Direct Access Barristers Help Landlords Save on Legal Costs
Landlords dealing with rent arrears, possession proceedings, and tenant disputes are some of the most frequent users of ...
Family Law
What Is a CAFCASS Safeguarding Check and What Does It Cover?
Before the first hearing in most child arrangements proceedings, CAFCASS carries out an initial safeguarding enquiry. ...
Employment Law
What Is Constructive Dismissal and Do You Have a Claim?
Constructive dismissal is one of the most commonly misunderstood areas of employment law. Many people believe that if ...
Direct Access
Direct Access Barristers for Landlord and Tenant Disputes: A Practical Guide
Landlord and tenant disputes are one of the areas of law most frequently handled through the Direct Access scheme. The ...
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Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitorWhat 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.
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.
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.