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Tell us what you are dealing with. We will find you a specialist Direct Access Barrister within 24 hours, across England and Wales.

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You shouldn't have to face this alone.

Most people who come to us are carrying some version of the same three worries.

You are up against someone who has done this before.

The other side has representation, or experience, or both. Going in without a specialist of your own is not a fair fight.

A deadline is coming and the clock is running.

Court dates, response windows, filing deadlines. Once set, they do not move for you. The sooner you have a Barrister, the more they can do.

You do not know what this will cost, or whether you can afford it.

A clear fixed fee, agreed up front. No open-ended hourly billing, and no surprises.

Joe Lafferty, HireABarrister
Who handles your enquiry

Every enquiry comes to me first.

I personally call you back, usually within hours, with an honest answer on whether Direct Access fits your matter. If it does not, I will tell you that too.

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Joe Lafferty, Founder of HireABarrister
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From the first phone conversation where your calm voice, well, calmed me down, I knew everything was going to be alright. I am really glad you were there with me today, I really appreciate how you dealt with things and resolved things without the need for a full hearing. I would definitely recommend you!
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I was hesitant to go to a direct Barrister again after being burned. But the best money I ever spent is hiring Aryan, he is direct, tells it how it is but yet calming and assuring. He has gone above and beyond in my case. If I had friends who needed a family Barrister I'd instantly recommend Aryan.
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I instructed Samantha with less than 2 weeks till the hearing on a case that has been going on for more than 5 years. I was impressed by Samantha's professionalism and attention to detail. Samantha was able to secure victory on a case that felt hopeless on paper. Highly recommend.
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Time matters in law. The sooner you tell us what's happening, the sooner we can help.

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More than a directory. A service that stays with you.

Going direct means one specialist and one fixed fee, with us alongside you the whole way.

We help you collate your documents.

We tell you exactly what your Barrister needs and help you pull it together in the right order.

We build your case file with you.

Your matter, organised in one place, ready for counsel, not scattered across emails.

Free access to our law library.

Plain-English guides so you understand your position before you spend.

We stay reactive.

When something changes or a deadline moves, we are here. You are not on your own between hearings.

How it works

Three steps from enquiry to representation.

It starts with a conversation with Joe, not a form into a void.

01
Tell us what's happening.
A short, no-obligation enquiry. We learn what you are dealing with and what you need.
02
We call you back the same day.
We match you to a BSB-regulated Barrister who handles your matter, and quote a clear fixed fee up front.
03
Meet your Barrister and get started.
Review your matter, sign online, and pay your fixed fee, agreed up front.
Direct Access · Since 2004

The traditional route versus instructing directly.

 
Traditional route
Direct Access
Who you instruct first
A Solicitor, then a Barrister
One Barrister, start to finish
Number of lawyers
Two sets of fees
One fixed fee, agreed up front
Cost structure
Hourly billing, open-ended
A clear price for your matter
Speed of access
Layers between you and your advocate
You speak to the specialist directly
Who you instruct first
TraditionalA Solicitor, then a Barrister
Direct AccessOne Barrister, start to finish
Number of lawyers
TraditionalTwo sets of fees
Direct AccessOne fixed fee, agreed up front
Cost structure
TraditionalHourly billing, open-ended
Direct AccessA clear price for your matter
Speed of access
TraditionalLayers between you and your advocate
Direct AccessYou speak to the specialist directly

Same Barrister, same qualifications, same regulation. Without the Solicitor in the middle.

Our panel

Examples of the Barristers on our panel

A few examples from our hand-picked panel of specialist Barristers, with full national coverage across England and Wales. After your call with Joe, you'll be matched with a shortlist of two or three suited to your matter.

Built to help you win

Your private case portal.

Every document, message, and key date in one secure place. Track your matter, talk to your Barrister, and see exactly where things stand, any time.

  • Court dates and deadlines, automated
  • Free law library of templates and guidance
  • Bank-grade encryption, GDPR compliant
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portal.hireabarrister.com
Overview
Library
Documents
Timeline
Your matter
Next hearing · 24 March 2026
Next deadline
Position statementIn 6 days
Your Barrister
Matched specialistActive
Documents12 files
Common questions

What people ask before they get in touch.

Direct questions, direct answers.

It lets you instruct a Barrister directly, without a Solicitor first, for privately funded matters.

Still have questions? Call 0800 302 9921 or get your free, no-obligation quote and we'll go through them, no pressure, no obligation.

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