Direct Access Barristers
Hire a Direct Access
Barrister Today
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. Fully regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
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.
See our fixed fee pricingPractice Areas
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.
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.
Testimonials
Reviews of Our Barristers
Client Portal
Your Case. Your Dashboard. Your Control.
Most legal directories list Barristers and leave you to figure out the rest. We give you a secure client portal to manage your matter end to end: track your case, share documents, review fixed fee quotes, and prepare with our Law Library.
The better prepared you are, the stronger your case. Everything stays in one place, organised and ready when your Barrister needs it.
Check if your case qualifiesTools that prepare your case properly and keep your information organised throughout.
Case Dashboard
Track your matter from submission to resolution. See its current stage, your assigned Barrister, and your next hearing date in one place.
Document Management
Upload evidence, correspondence, and court documents, organised by category and ready when your Barrister needs them.
Law Library
Proformas, checklists, explainers, and a plain-English glossary to help you prepare your case properly.
Fixed Fee Quotes
Review fixed fee quotes and your client care letter, then instruct the Barrister you choose. No hourly billing surprises.
Invoices and Payments
View your invoices with a clear fee breakdown and pay securely through the platform.
Your Obligations
Clear guidance on what Direct Access means for you, so you know exactly what to expect at each step.
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