If you are looking for partial support with a legal matter then you need to consider working with a direct access barrister. Direct access barristers chambers allow members of the public to directly instruct barristers and gain their support on legal work without the need to hire a solicitor.
What is a direct access barrister?
The direct access scheme is organised and maintained by the Bar Standards Board. In short, the direct access scheme provides barristers with certification which allows them to be instructed by members of the public. To obtain this status, a barrister must take part in training specified by the Bar Standards Board and apply to become a public access practitioner. This allows for more freedom of choice for members of the public who are dealing with a legal dispute.
Who will benefit from using a direct access barrister?
If you are someone with knowledge of the UK legal system including basics such as how to submit documents to the court, or even how to build up a case for trial, you may feel that hiring a solicitor is unnecessary. However, you may also need support with representation in the court or want an extra opinion from a lawyer experienced in the area of law that you are dealing with. If this is you then partial support from a direct access barrister is very likely the answer to your problems. For example, some of the key services that we can offer to our clients at Demstone Chambers as direct access barristers in North London include support with:
- Strategy
- Drafting legal documentation
- Representation in the Family Court.
Services that we offer
At Demstone Chambers we specialise in family law and some of the most common issues we can offer support with include:
- Family financial proceedings (aka “financial remedies” or “matrimonial finance”)
- Child contact disputes
- Domestic abuse allegations
Whether you need partial support or want us to completely handle your case from start to finish we are more than happy to help. Our chambers is based in Milton Keynes, but we can also help clients who are looking for direct access barristers in North and West London, Birmingham, Coventry, and across the UK when required.
What to expect from your first call with our barristers?
From your first call with us, our primary goal is to listen and understand your situation deeply. This is not only because we want you to feel understood, but also because this information is vital for us when working to build a strategy for the case moving forward. It is then in your hands how you would like to proceed. You should be involved in the strategy process as we need to have a common understanding of your objectives before proceedings move forward.
What is next?
If you need our help, with any kind of family law or immigration law issue, then please contact us. You can arrange an initial call by filling in the contact form below or calling our office on 0330 390 9290.