Basis of Engagement
Pricing
I am flexible in relation to the cost of my services and engagement, depending on the value, nature, complexity and urgency of the work, the identity of the client and my current workload. I can provide hourly or daily rates or fixed/capped fees.
Instructions
I have Law Society approval to accept direct instructions from clients. Subject to the worktype falling within the prescribed categories, no instructing solicitor is required. I can arrange for instructing solicitors where required.
Terms of Engagement
I will confirm the basis of my engagement when instructed, via email or letter confirming matter instructions, pricing, timing and attaching my detailed terms of engagement.
Referrals
My availability is subject to instructions falling within my key areas of expertise, my capactity and ability to deliver instructions within required timeframes. Where any work may fall outside my expertise or I may be unavailable, I have an extensive legal network and will be only to pleased to recommend you to other practitioners. As a barrister there are certain areas of work that I cannot undertake (i.e., conveyancing) and, where necessary, I can arrange for this through solicitors’ firms.
Anti Money Laundering legislation
Barristers have a class exemption from certain elements of the AML legislation. However, this exemption is relatively narrow and on some matters I may need to undertake the identity checks and other due diligence required by the AML legislation prior to commencing work.
