Direct Access

Edward Webb is direct access accredited.  

When a barrister is direct access accredited it means members of the public can instruct them direct rather than employing a solicitor first.  The type of work a barrister can do on direct access includes

- representing you at a hearing;

- drafting pleadings;

- providing advice. 

However, under the direct access scheme, barristers cannot conduct litigation, this means they do not act as an address for service of documents or file and serve documents on a clients behalf. As such, direct access clients (member of the public) need to ensure they are capable of undertaking a degree of work / control over the management of their case. 

For more information on the direct access scheme, please visit the Bar Standards Board website and see the public access guidance for lay clients.