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Public Access Barrister, Direct

Instruct a specialist barrister yourself — no solicitor required. Advice on wills, trusts, probate disputes and property matters, from a practitioner in Leeds and the Inner Temple.

Cartoon: a bewigged barrister walking calmly through a swimming pool of startled bathers
“Out of your depth? Take someone who isn’t.” © Nigel Shepherd, Barrister-at-Law, August 2026

The advantage

Why instruct a barrister directly

One specialist, start to finish

The person advising you is the person who would argue your case in court.

Fewer layers, lower cost

No duplicated file handling — fees are agreed in writing before work begins.

A clear early view

An honest assessment of merits and risk at the outset, in plain English.

Advisor types

Which advisor do you need?

Accountants, barristers, financial intermediaries and solicitors each do different work. Knowing the difference saves cost and time.

Barrister

Specialist advocacy, opinions and drafting — Can now be instructed directly under the Public Access scheme.

Solicitor

Conveyancing, holds client money , conducts simple litigation, and consults barristers if out of depth.

Accountant

Accounts, tax compliance and reporting — the numbers behind the legal position.

Financial intermediary

Regulated advice on products, pensions and investments.

Specialist services

Areas of practice

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Tell me briefly what has happened. If your matter is suitable for Public Access, you will receive a written fee proposal before any work starts.

Appointments by arrangement only. Enquiries are treated in confidence.

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Information

How Public Access works, fees, and what to send before a first meeting.

News

Recent cases, appointments and changes in practice.

Blog

Notes on wills, trusts and leasehold disputes, written for non-lawyers.