Direct Access Barristers | England & Wales
Go straight to the expert. Hire a Direct Access Barrister.
Not every legal matter needs a Solicitor. With Direct Access you can instruct a specialist Barrister directly, at a fixed fee, often within 24 hours.
Barristers regulated by the Bar Standards Board
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Excellent experience with hireabarrister. I had been looking for a direct access barrister on a family matter for days before I came across this organisation. Joe was very quick to reply to my query and placed me with a barrister who was the perfect fit for our matter. The fees were reasonable. I can't thank Joe enough and would highly recommend this organisation to others.
Good communication and easy to send documents etc, using this was stress free, Thanks Joe, top customer service! I was given 4 or 5 choices of barrister, not pressured into any of them, Would use again and recommend to friends and family if they needed something like direct access.
I used hire a barrister recently to help with an ongoing legal dispute. I found the portal and process to be far easier than the "old" style that is still used by this industry. The whole process was streamlined and was far more reasonably priced than I had been quoted by going through a solicitor.
Choose your matter. See how a Barrister can help.
Pick the closest match to see what a Barrister can do and a good first step. Nothing is sent until you submit the form.
What is Direct Access?
Instruct a Barrister directly.
No Solicitor needed.
Since 2004, the Direct Access scheme has allowed you to instruct a Barrister directly for certain types of legal work, without needing a solicitor as a go-between. For suitable cases, it can be faster, more affordable, and gives you a direct line to the specialist who will actually handle your matter.
HireABarrister is built to make that process effortless. Our guided case assessment builds your brief in minutes, transparent fixed fees mean you know exactly what you will pay before you commit, and your own secure client portal lets you manage documents, fixed fee quotes, and hearing dates all in one place.
One Expert, One Fee
One clear fee for specialist advice and representation. No double billing.
Direct Communication
Work directly with the Barrister handling your case. No go-betweens relaying messages or adding delays.
Fully Regulated
Every Barrister is registered with the Bar Standards Board with verified credentials and professional insurance.
Fixed Fees Upfront
Know exactly what you will pay before you commit. No hourly billing surprises and no estimates that balloon.
Not sure if Direct Access is right for you?
The question is not whether Direct Access works. It is whether anyone has told you about it. Use our free, no-obligation quote to check if your case qualifies. It takes about two minutes and there is no obligation.
Learn more about how Direct Access worksThe comparison
Same Barrister. Less cost.
More control.
Here is what changes when you hire a Barrister directly, and what stays exactly the same.
Solicitor + Barrister
- Pay two professionals for one case
- Communication filtered through your Solicitor
- Hourly billing can escalate unpredictably
- Longer timelines due to multiple parties
- Less visibility into case progress
Direct to Barrister
- One expert, one fee
- Speak directly with the Barrister on your case
- Fixed fees agreed before work begins
- Faster resolution with fewer intermediaries
- Real-time case tracking through your portal
The Barrister is the same. The qualifications are the same. The regulation is the same. You are just removing a layer you might not need.
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What can a Direct Access Barrister help with?
Direct Access covers most areas of civil, family, and commercial law. If you are not sure whether your situation qualifies, our free, no-obligation quote will tell you in two minutes.
Our Barristers
Meet some of our Barristers
Specialist Barristers across England and Wales, regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Subject to suitability and availability.
Does your case qualify for Direct Access?
Tell us about your matter and we'll confirm whether you can instruct a Barrister directly, then match you with the right specialist.
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 302 9921. Lines open 8am to 8pm, same-day callback.
Why HireABarrister
Straight to the expert, with a team behind you.
Direct Access lets you instruct a specialist Barrister without going through a Solicitor first, where your matter is suitable. We make that straightforward: we check your matter, put forward the right Barristers and you agree one fixed fee in writing before you commit.
Your Barrister handles the law. We handle the hassle.
The right specialist for your matter
We match on practice area, experience and availability, then put forward Barristers with their proposed work and fee. You choose.
An honest check before you spend anything
We tell you honestly whether you can instruct a Barrister directly. Some matters still need a Solicitor, and we will say so.
One clear quote. All fees included.
Your written quote shows the total for the agreed work, including VAT where applicable. Any extra work is priced and agreed before it starts.
We handle the hassle
From arranging your quote to organising documents and keeping communication moving, the team supports you through the instruction.
Take the first step
Not sure where to start?
You do not need to know the legal system to use it. Tell us about your situation and we will show you your options, including whether Direct Access is right for you. It is free, it takes two minutes, and there is no obligation.
Or call us: 0800 302 9921 Lines open 8am to 8pm, same-day callback