Goods and services
Disputes about performance, payment, quality or the meaning of contract terms.
Areas of law / Commercial law
Commercial law barristers
Focused help with business agreements and disputes. From an agreement that needs reviewing to a supplier dispute heading towards a hearing, we help identify counsel for a defined piece of commercial work.
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.
Trading relationships
Licensing, distribution and agency agreements and disagreements.
Risk and liability
Advice on guarantees, indemnities and contested contractual obligations.
Prepare your enquiry
Start with the issue and the important dates.
Keep the contract, any variations, key emails and a timeline of performance or payment available. Explain the commercial outcome you are seeking and any deadline.
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
Commercial law enquiries
Can I request help before signing a contract?
Yes. Describe the type of agreement and the clauses or risks you want reviewed. Counsel can confirm whether they can accept the proposed work and provide a quote.
Can counsel advise on settlement?
You can enquire about advice on a proposed settlement or written terms. Include the stage of any proceedings and the date by which a response is needed.
Discuss your commercial law 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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