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TurboB
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15 Jan 15 #453799 by TurboB

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Hi all,

Heading towards Final Hearing. I want to use a barrister, and have a lawyer engaged at the moment.

If i decided to dispense with the services of my lawyer, and handled all the admin and paperwork for the FH myself, could I still engage and use a barrister to represent me at the FH?

If so, how would this be done? direct liaison with the chambers?

Ta

rubytuesday
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15 Jan 15 #453800 by rubytuesday

Reply from rubytuesday

Yes - you can engage a direct access barrister. However, it''s worth re-thinking your idea to dispense with your sols at such a crucial time in the proceedings.

Man38
Elite Member

28 Jan 15 #454734 by Man38

Reply from Man38

Some of the chambers say on their website which barristers are direct access and how to engage on this basis. Generally you make a call to the clerk.

TurboB
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29 Jan 15 #454780 by TurboB

Reply from TurboB

Thanks for the heads up.

I have just noticed that the barrister that my lawyer recommended is part of the Direct Access scheme.

As he has already been engaged, but i''m yet to have a conference with him, would it be wise to approach him also on a Direct Access basis?

How significant would the cost savings be?

Ta

TurboB
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30 Mar 15 #458892 by TurboB

Reply from TurboB

Hi,

Is anyone able to advise whether there is a difference between the rates a barrister uses between direct access and engaged through a solicitor?

Ta

.Charles
Platinum Member

30 Mar 15 #458897 by .Charles

Reply from .Charles

In my experience the rates are higher. This is due to the barrister having to spend extra preparation time getting to grips with a case which has no succinct summary that would normally be provided by a solicitor.

The litigant in person will of course save the cost of instructing a solicitor though so it is swings and roundabouts.

Charles

TurboB
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30 Mar 15 #458907 by TurboB

Reply from TurboB

Thanks Charles.

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