No.18 Chambers accepts direct access instructions in most of our practice areas, where the case is suitable. Though not every case is suitable; especially where there is complex litigation which requires a team of people including a solicitor to investigate and manage the case or where public funding maybe available.
Who Can Instruct one of our Barristers
No.18 accepts direct access instructions from;
- Solicitors or other practising lawyers;
- Licensed Access clients, who may either hold a licence issued by the Bar Standards Board, or be a member of a professional body which has been recognised by the Bar Standards Board;
- Members of the public who wish to instruct a barrister under the Public Access scheme.
Transparency
No.18 Barristers practice in the following areas’;
- Family
- Employment
- Personal Injury
- Property Litigation
- Civil disputes
No.18 Chambers is committed to being as transparent as possible in relation to price and service standards (see service standard page) when instructing one of our barristers.
Please contact us directly using our contact details in relation to your particular matter.
Timescales
Timescales for your case may vary depending on factors such as the barristers’ availability, your availability or other third parties, the complexity of your case and work needed, the amount of papers the barrister may need to consider, the need for additional information/documents, the other side’s approach, third parties intervening in the case and the Courts availability for listing your matter.
The timings will also be affected by any agreements/negotiations you have made with the other side, and any external factors such witnesses’ availability or third party involvement.
What Happens Next?
Once your case has been assessed and the Barrister has agreed to take your case on a direct access basis, a client care letter will be sent. This will form the contract between you and the Barrister setting out the terms and conditions together with the fees in advance.
The agreement is between you and the Barrister; it does not, unless otherwise indicated, cover anyone else.
As with all professionals we are required by our regulatory body to keep proper records of our clients and comply with statutory regulations. Information provided in the questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential and will never be released by us without your authority save for very exceptional reasons.
What Courts Do We Cover?
No18 Chambers is one of the longest established sets on the Western Circuit. We regularly attend courts in Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley, London and further afield.
