Claims and defences
Contract disagreements, contested claims and responses to allegations.
Areas of law / Civil litigation
Civil litigation barristers
Resolve the next step in a civil dispute. Whether you need an opinion before bringing a claim, help responding to proceedings or representation at a hearing, tell us the issue and the stage your case has reached.
Advice, drafting and representation
What can you enquire about?
We will look for an independent barrister with relevant experience. Acceptance depends on availability, conflict checks and whether the proposed work is suitable for Public Access.
Court applications
Applications concerning judgments, case management and other issues arising during proceedings.
Trial preparation
Assessment of evidence, written submissions and advocacy for a listed hearing.
Prepare your enquiry
Start with the issue and the important dates.
Have a short chronology, the claim and defence, relevant orders and the hearing notice ready. Identify what you want counsel to do and the date it is needed.
For your first message, a short outline is enough. Please do not send original documents or unnecessary sensitive information.
Matching and fees
Agree the work before you instruct.
Tell us whether you need a consultation, written advice, document drafting or representation. We use that outline to seek an appropriate barrister and clarify the proposed instruction.
Ask for a quote covering preparation, the agreed work and any hearing attendance. The amount depends on complexity, document volume, urgency and counsel’s experience. Confirm VAT, any additional charges and the total payable in writing before proceeding.
The scope of work and responsibility for procedural tasks should be clear. A solicitor may still be needed. Read more about fees.
Common questions
Civil litigation enquiries
Can I ask for advice before starting a claim?
Yes. You can enquire about a defined piece of advice on your dispute before deciding your next step. The barrister will confirm the documents needed and the scope of the opinion.
Can you help with an existing court case?
Tell us the court, case stage and next deadline. We can seek counsel for a particular application or hearing, subject to availability and suitability.
Discuss your civil litigation enquiry.
Call 020 3411 2512 or send a short outline through our contact page. The WhatsApp button is also available if you prefer to message.
An enquiry is not legal advice and does not create a barrister–client relationship or protect a deadline. Direct Access Barristers is an introduction and administration service. Legal services are provided separately by the independent barrister you instruct.
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