Public Access

Since July 2004, lay clients have been able to instruct barristers directly. In many circumstances, lay clients are now able to obtain fast and effective advice direct from barristers at a substantially lower cost than going through an intermediary, such as a solicitor.

Members of Keating Chambers who have completed the relevant training can be instructed to advise and/or represent clients on a Public Access basis.

Please click link for FAQs on Public Access


Further Information
For further information on how our members can assist you, please contact Senior Clerk, Nick Child in the first instance on +44 20 7544 2600. The teams of Clerks will be pleased to advise you on the member of Keating Chambers appropriate to your requirements.

The following barristers are approved to accept work on a Public Access basis:

 Christopher Thomas QC  Alan Steynor  Richard Coplin
 Stephen Furst QC  Robert Evans  Gaynor Chambers
 Tim Elliott QC  Vincent Moran QC  Samuel Townend
 Philip Boulding QC  Jane Lemon  Gideon Scott Holland
 Paul Darling QC  Justin Mort  Jonathan Selby
 Adrian Williamson QC  Adam Constable QC   Jessica Stephens
 Ian Pennicott QC  Paul Buckingham  Calum Lamont
 Rosemary Jackson QC  Piers Stansfield  Thomas Lazur
 Alexander Nissen QC  Abdul Jinadu  William Webb
 Sarah Hannaford QC  Krista Lee  James Thompson

Link to read article by Paul Darling QC on instructing barristers directly