In contrast to most other professions, English barristers
practise as individuals and all members of Chambers are personally
responsible for their work. This independence means that two
members of the same chambers can be involved in the same court
case, arbitration, mediation or adjudication on opposite sides or
in different capacities.
Barristers are usually instructed by a solicitor. Members of
Chambers also accept instructions under the Direct Professional
Access Scheme. When work from abroad is undertaken, the client or
foreign law firm can instruct the barristers directly but may often
involve UK solicitors.
Work carried out by Chambers ranges from the very small to the
exceptionally large. Chambers welcomes work covering the whole
spectrum of disputes.
Where necessary, members of Chambers are happy to travel
throughout the country or abroad for site inspections, conferences,
meetings and hearings. Increased involvement in international
arbitration has led to a substantial amount of work in Europe, Asia
and many other parts of the world.