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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 the Direct Access scheme, and for good reason. Possession ...
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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 ...
Employment Law
What Is Whistleblowing and What Protection Does the Law Offer?
Whistleblowing protection in the UK is provided by the Employment Rights Act 1996, as amended by the Public Interest ...
Employment Law
Can I Use a Direct Access Barrister for an Employment Tribunal Instead of a Solicitor?
Employment tribunal cases are one of the most common areas where people use the Direct Access scheme to instruct a ...
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The Direct Access Scheme Explained: History, Regulation, and How It Protects You
The Direct Access scheme, formally known as the Public Access scheme, did not come about overnight. It was the result ...
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Why Early Legal Advice From a Direct Access Barrister Can Save You Thousands
One of the most consistent findings across all types of legal dispute is that the people who get specialist advice ...
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What Types of Cases Are Not Suitable for Direct Access?
Direct Access is suitable for the large majority of civil and family law matters, but it is not the right approach for ...
Family Law
Divorce, children & domestic mattersEmployment Law
Dismissal, discrimination & tribunal claimsProperty & Landlord Law
Possession proceedings, eviction & disputesProbate
Wills, estates & inheritance disputesCommercial Law
Contracts, business disputes & claimsDirect Access
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.