Instructing Peter

How instructions are accepted

Instructions are accepted from solicitors and other professional clients, and — in appropriate cases — directly from members of the public under the Public Access Scheme. Each proposed instruction is considered individually, subject to conflict checks, availability and the Bar Standards Board Handbook.

Work for professional clients is ordinarily undertaken on the current Standard Contractual Terms for the supply of legal services by barristers to authorised persons, unless other terms are agreed in writing.

Pricing models

Depending upon the nature of the work, fees may be agreed by:

• a fixed fee for defined work;
• an hourly rate;
• a brief fee and refreshers, where appropriate for a hearing or trial;
• another appropriate lawful arrangement agreed for the particular instruction.

Fees are quoted for each instruction once sufficient information has been provided. No rates are published on this website.

What affects the fee

The fee for a particular instruction may depend upon:

• the complexity of the matter;
• its urgency;
• the volume of documentation;
• the preparation required;
• the length and type of hearing;
• travel;
• work required outside ordinary working hours;
• the nature and value of the dispute.

Quotations

A quotation can be provided once sufficient information has been received to assess the proposed instruction — ordinarily the nature of the dispute, the parties involved, the stage reached, the work required and any relevant deadline or hearing date.

Timescales

Timescales depend upon matters including:

• Peter’s existing professional commitments;
• the urgency of the work;
• the complexity of the matter;
• the volume of documentation;
• court deadlines;
• the availability of other parties;
• whether further information or documentation is required.

Urgent work may be accommodated where Peter’s diary permits.

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