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. [PETER TO CONFIRM] — the terms of business to be applied to Public Access instructions.

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.

[PETER TO CONFIRM] — current hourly rate or rate bands, VAT status, and whether conditional fee arrangements are offered and on what basis. No rates are published here until they have been confirmed.

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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