The barristers at XXIV Old Buildings are instructed by a wide range of companies, professional organisations, legal professionals and also, in some instances, the public via the Public Access Scheme (also known as the Direct Access Scheme).
The Public Access Scheme allows barristers at XXIV Old Buildings to accept instructions directly from members of the public without the need for a solicitor.
If you have an enquiry relevant to the practice areas in which our members operate and wish to instruct a barrister directly, the following guidance will help you understand the process and how we can assist.
Not every member of Chambers is Public Access qualified. Please contact the practice management team if you would like to discuss which members are able to undertake public access instructions.
For more information, please see the Public Access Guidance for Lay Clients published by the Bar Standards Board.
We aim to provide transparent, reliable, and clear estimates of fees and timetables for the provision of work.
Please contact our practice management team who can assist with identifying suitable counsel, fee structures and time parameters. They can:
In the event of circumstances in which fees may vary, and likely increase, our team will liaise with you in advance of the work being undertaken to discuss the additional cost that will be charged either on a further fixed fee or hourly rate basis by the barrister.
Various factors may influence the timescales of a case, such as barristers’ availability, the complexity, size and type of legal matter, the approach taken by the other side, and court actions, availability and waiting times.
Unless specified, VAT will be applicable to counsel’s fees. Member’s VAT numbers are located on each of their profile pages.
Unless otherwise agreed the barrister’s hourly rate will be reviewed annually.
in addition to professional fees, there may be additional costs to be paid, such as travel, accommodation, or other incidental expenses. VAT will be added if applicable.
If one of our barristers agrees to accept your instruction under the Public Access Scheme, we will require ID documentation from you in order to carry out Anti-Money Laundering checks.
In all cases, we will require:
If you are acting on behalf of a company, you will also be required to produce a certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation, evidence that you are authorised to act on behalf of the company, and a copy of the company’s latest statutory accounts filed at Companies House.
Further guidance is available from The Bar Council, or the Bar Standards Board.
Upon request, all our information can be made available in hard copy format.
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