Direct/Public Access

Instructing a barrister directly can significantly reduce the costs of representation within the family courts. However, Craig's role would remain the same, namely that he is qualified to:

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• provide you with expert legal advice about the merits and potential outcomes of your case;

• assist you with drafting correspondence;

• help to draft statements from litigants and witnesses;

• draft formal court documents;

• advise you on suitable experts and draft instructions to expert witnesses;

• offer you advice on the next steps to be taken in proceedings;

• assist you in trying to resolve your case; and

• represent you in court

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Craig does not offer to conduct litigation. That means that the responsibility for the day-to-day management of your case will remain with you.

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Eligibility for Legal Aid

Barristers are not able to undertake any publicly funded (‘legal aid’) work under the Direct Access scheme, nor can they carry out any means test for you. If you think that you may be eligible for public funding, you can check by completing the Legal Aid Eligibility Calculator.

 

If you are eligible for legal aid but prefer to instruct a barrister directly, you can do so on a privately funded basis.

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Should you wish to discuss an instruction, please complete the form below for a call back.