Why use barristers?
There are many potentially valuable ways in which a barrister may be of service to you including:
- Advice on the law
- Advice on risk of regulatory actions or third party claims against the company or its directors
- An opinion as to the strengths and weaknesses of a threatened claim or the likelihood of success or failure of proceedings underway
- Advice on likely quantum of damages or compensation
- Assistance with the drafting, interpretation and enforceability of contracts
- Assistance as a mediator or in a mediation, or in an arbitration
- Advocacy in courts and tribunals
The benefits of dealing with barristers include:
- They are used to working for a fixed fee rather than only by the hour
- Hourly rates when charged are generally much lower than rates charged by solicitors of comparable experience and seniority
- Fees charged are generally 'all in' with no charging for disbursements such as travel, copying and other administrative costs (unless exceptional)