Unless you are a solicitor or already have a solicitor acting for you or are a member of the BarDIRECT scheme, you must first engage a solicitor. Your solicitor can then instruct the barrister of your choice to provide the specialist advisory and advocacy services you require.

Further information about solicitors' firms suited to your needs can be obtained from the Law Society (+44 (0) 870 606 2500) and details of the BarDIRECT scheme and the rules for instructing barristers are available from the Bar Council (+44 (0) 207 242 0082).

Services available to overseas clients

Barristers of 5RB provide advocacy and advisory services direct to overseas lawyers, corporate clients and individuals in the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Nigeria, West Indies and Caribbean, etc. Members also make appearances in these overseas jurisdictions.

We can

• be instructed directly for timely, cost-effective advisory services within our specialist areas of law in England and Wales and the European Court of Human Rights;
• advise and assist in litigation preparation;
• provide specialist advice and assistance on the drafting, interpretation and enforceability of contracts governed by the law of England and Wales and other common law countries;
• provide a 24/7 rapid response for all your pre-publication and urgent injunction issues;
• provide mediation, alternative dispute resolution and arbitration services.

We understand how important it is to establish a relationship prior to need; therefore we encourage you to contact us to learn how we can help BEFORE the need arises.

Availability

The Clerks' room is open from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm Monday to Friday. We offer a 24/7 service with a Clerk and at least two Barristers on call at all times.