Civil Services

Demstone Chambers offers specialist civil advocacy and advice across a range of disputes and regulatory matters. Our barristers provide clear, practical guidance and strong representation, whether you are dealing with a company or commercial dispute, a property matter, or professional disciplinary proceedings.

Corporate & Commercial

We support businesses and individuals with a wide range of commercial disputes, including:

• Contract disputes and breach of contract claims
• Fraud claims and freezing injunctions
• Shareholder and partnership agreements and directors’ duties

Landlord & Tenant

We represent landlords, tenants, and property professionals in both residential and commercial disputes, including:

• Possession proceedings and forfeiture
• Rent arrears and recovery
• Service charge disputes
• Commercial rent arrears recovery
• Disrepair and housing condition matters

Professional Discipline

We support professionals facing regulatory investigations, disciplinary proceedings, and fitness-to-practise hearings, including:

Solicitors and Legal Professionals

• Representation before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
• Advice and advocacy during SRA investigations
• Assistance with interim orders, restrictions, and sanctions

Doctors and Medical Practitioners

• Representation before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS)
• Support during GMC investigations and hearings
• Advice on interim orders, suspension, and restoration

Other Professional Regulatory Tribunals

We also assist with proceedings before other professional bodies, including:

• Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Bar Standards Board (BSB)
• Accountancy and financial services regulators
• Social work and education regulators

Why Instruct Demstone Chambers

• Specialist barristers with extensive experience
• Direct access – no solicitor needed
• Flexible appointments, including evenings and weekends
• Virtual meetings where needed
• Clear and realistic advice on likely outcomes
• Cost-effective and tailored support

We work on direct access. This means you can instruct our barristers directly without going through a solicitor. This can save time and reduce costs, while still giving you access to specialist support. Find out more about our direct access offering here.

We act for clients across London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Bedford, Luton, and throughout the UK.

Fees

Our fees depend on the complexity and scope of each case. For more information, please see our fees page here.

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