Transparent Pricing

Fixed Fees. Agreed Before You Pay.

One of the biggest complaints about legal services is not knowing what the bill will be. With Direct Access, your Barrister quotes a fixed fee for the agreed work before you commit. If the scope changes, you agree the new price first. No surprises.

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Why Fixed Fees?

Traditional hourly billing is unpredictable. Direct Access Barristers do it differently.

Full Transparency

You see the price before you commit. No estimates, no hourly surprises.

Scope Protection

The fee covers the agreed work. If the scope changes, you agree the new price first.

Budget Certainty

Plan your legal costs with confidence. The price you agree is the price you pay.

What You Pay With Direct Access

When you hire a Solicitor, you are typically paying for two professionals. The Solicitor who manages your case and the Barrister who does the specialist work. With Direct Access, you pay only for the Barrister. Fees are fixed and agreed up front.

Written Advice

Direct Access fixed feeFrom £250

Drafting Documents

Direct Access fixed feeFrom £1,000

Court Hearing (1 day)

Direct Access fixed feeFrom £850

Consultation

Direct Access fixed feeFrom £200/hr

Figures are indicative from-prices. Your actual quote will depend on case complexity and Barrister experience, and is agreed in writing before any work begins.

Indicative Fee Ranges

Fees depend on the Barrister's experience and case complexity. Here are typical ranges to help you plan.

Written Advice

JuniorFrom £250
Senior / KCFrom £2,000

Drafting Documents

JuniorFrom £1,000
Senior / KCFrom £3,000

Court Hearing (1 day)

JuniorFrom £850
Senior / KCFrom £4,000

Consultation

JuniorFrom £200/hr
Senior / KCFrom £500/hr

How We Protect Your Money

Our platform is designed to give you financial confidence throughout your case.

Secure Payments

Payments are processed securely and held until work is completed.

AI Case Assessment

Our technology helps match you with the right Barrister for your case.

Milestone Tracking

Track progress and payments against agreed milestones.

Direct Communication

Message your Barrister directly through encrypted channels.

Pricing Questions

How much does a Direct Access Barrister cost?
Fees are fixed and agreed up front. Advice starts from £250 for written advice and from £850 for a one day court hearing. Every Barrister on our platform provides a fixed fee quote before you commit, so you know exactly what you will pay.
When do I need to pay?
Payment is made securely through our platform before work begins. For larger matters, some Barristers may agree to staged payments tied to specific milestones. This can be discussed when you receive your quote.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. The quote your Barrister provides covers the agreed scope of work. If additional work is needed beyond the original scope, for example an extra hearing day, your Barrister will provide a separate quote for your approval before proceeding. You are always in control of costs.
Can I get quotes from multiple Barristers?
Yes. When you submit your case through our platform, you can receive quotes from multiple Barristers for comparison. Each quote includes the Barrister's experience, specialism, and price for the agreed work.
What if my case is more complex than expected?
Your Barrister assesses the complexity when reviewing your case details. If they believe the work will exceed the initial quote, they will discuss this with you before you commit. Any additional fees require your explicit agreement.
Can I cancel my instruction?
Yes. If you need to cancel, any fees for work not yet undertaken can be refunded. Specific cancellation terms are agreed with your Barrister before work begins.
Do you accept legal aid?
No. Direct Access work through our platform is privately funded only. If you believe you may be eligible for legal aid, we recommend checking the government's legal aid eligibility calculator.

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Excellent experience with Hireabarrister from beginning to end
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.
Madelene HoldsworthDate of experience: 17 June 2026 · Unprompted review
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A no brainer
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.
Mark DennisDate of experience: 2 July 2026 · Unprompted review
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Would recommend to anyone
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.
SamDate of experience: 26 June 2026 · Unprompted review
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