As a Barrister, Richard can accept instructions from the following:

  • Solicitors
  • Other authorised litigators
  • Employed barristers
  • Legal advice centres in England & Wales
  • European lawyers registered with the Law Society, and lawyers from other jurisdictions
  • Licensed professionals in the UK under the Licensed Access scheme – guidance on the scheme can be found on the Bar Council website.

In addition, Richard can be instructed directly by members of the public, and commercial and non-commercial organisations, under the Public Access scheme see here.

If you require Richard’s services or have a query as to the means of instructing Richard, do get in touch. Contact details are here.

A quotation for legal services can be provided upon request. More information on fees is available here.

Work with solicitors and licensed access clients is carried out on Richard’s terms of business.

Richard’s Privacy Notice can be found here.

Richard works from his chambers in London, Selborne Chambers, of which he is a member.  He is regulated by the Bar Standards Board, and is registered on the online Barristers’ Register here.

Public Access

Under the Public Access Scheme, Richard can be instructed directly by members of the public and by commercial and non-commercial organisations.

Further information can be found on the Bar Council website here.

The Bar Standards Board Public Access Guidance for Lay Clients can be found here.

Fee Transparency

The most commonly used pricing models for legal services are charges by an hourly rate, a fixed fee or an agreed brief fee and refreshers.  A brief fee is a fixed fee which covers preparation for a hearing and the first day. A refresher is a fixed fee for each subsequent day of the hearing.  Fees will include VAT where applicable.

Factors which might influence the timescale of the provision of legal services include the complexity of the matter; the availability of the client, of Richard and any relevant third party; the volume of documents to review; the need for additional information or documents; court waiting times and the urgency of the matter.

A quotation for legal services can be provided upon request.