Instructing me

I do not accept direct instructions from the general public. Your solicitor or other professional adviser can help you decide whether you need a barrister. They will then instruct me, or another barrister, as needed.

You sending me a message does not, without more, establish a retainer. A retainer is only established with me after I have worked out if I can act, communicated with you about establishing a retainer, and we agree a retainer. Since I am a sole practitioner, there are periods when email and my phones can go unmonitored (eg in court, when travelling, weekends, etc). In case of non-response, please call my secretary during office hours to establish availability.