About Direct Access
Jonathan Duffy is available and authorised to accept Direct Access instructions, in appropriate cases, via his Chambers at 7 Harrington Street, Liverpool.
This has a number of advantages to the client:
- You will meet your barrister at a very early stage and work together with him to take the important decisions relating to strategy and tactics that may influence how a case will finally be determined.
- You will receive advice directly from Jonathan regarding the strength of the evidence in the case.
- Important decisions, which may have far-reaching consequences, can be taken together and at an early stage.
- You will have the added benefit of knowing from the outset who your barrister will be and that your barrister will engage in negotiations and prepare appropriate documents.
The early involvement of counsel can bring enormous benefits to you, both as to the strategy deployed when reacting to any investigation or prosecution and to the final result.
However, you should be aware that it may be that your case is not suitable for the direct instruction of a barrister, or that it becomes necessary to instruct a solicitor at a particular point. Should the instruction of a solicitor become necessary then Jonathan will advise you and together with his clerks you can identify and instruct an appropriately expert firm.
The terms of instruction of a barrister will be clearly set out in a letter of appointment.
For further information about direct instructions please contact either the Practice Director, John Kilgallon on 0151 242 0700 or the head of the criminal clerking team, Rachel Kehoe on 0151 242 0704.
You can email John KIlgallon below
You can e-mail Rachel Kehoe below
John or Rachel will briefly discuss the facts of your case with you and explain what fees may be charged and when.
The link to the bar Council about Direct Access is here:
The link to my Chambers policies on Direct Access are here: