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Bar Council: Direct Access Portal

Find a barrister you can instruct directly, without going through a solicitor.

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About Bar Council: Direct Access Portal

The Direct Access Portal is run by the Bar Council and lists barristers in England and Wales who are qualified to take instructions directly from the public. You submit an enquiry about your case and can then view the profiles of barristers who match. Barristers charge their own fees.

How they can help

  • Submit an enquiry about your case
  • View profiles of direct access barristers
  • Guides to how direct access works

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