Instructing us

In the UK, the legal profession is divided into barristers and solicitors. Barristers are generally known for appearing in court and providing expert advice in relation to specialist areas of law.

Barristers are a specialist “referral” profession, meaning that they are usually engaged through a solicitor or accountant (like a consultant or surgeon is engaged through a GP). It is usually the case that members of the public must instruct a barrister through a solicitor or accountant but some specially qualified barristers can take instructions direct from members of the public. This is known as “Public Access” .

We take instructions on all matters from solicitors, accountants, licensed insolvency practitioners and certain other licensed professionals. However we are also authorised by the Bar Standards Board for Public Access. This is at the discretion of CCTC and we will evaluate whether your case is suitable for us to take on without a solicitor or accountant.