Our clerks are able to provide fee estimates and will quote on a fixed fee or hourly rate basis dependant on the requirements of those instructing.

They will also keep you updated on timescales and changes which may have an effect on your case. Timescales for a case may vary depending on factors such as barristers’ availability, the type and complexity of the case, the other side’s approach, the amount of papers you need to review, the need for additional information for documents, third parties intervening in the case and court waiting times. We endeavour always to work within a client’s requested time scale, however short that may be. In circumstances where a deadline cannot be met, the client will be informed at the earliest opportunity.

BLC is fully committed to transparency in relation to fees. and we normally calculate them by reference to the amount of time required and a commercial hourly rate applicable to the relevant barrister. In addition to this calculation, the practice director will consider the nature of the case including its complexity before quoting a fee.

Our fees are flexible and competitive, the hourly rates may vary as a result of the experience and seniority of your Barrister as well as its urgency and complexity.

When the case has been accepted and allocated to a Barrister, we will review the case and assess the matter to ensure that no further information is required. This assessment process may affect the standard turnaround time and the fee but the fee will be confirmed at this point. If you then agree to the work being undertaken, we will ask you to sign a Client Care Letter and you will be committed to pay the fee

Please be aware that in the majority of cases the fee being quoted will be a net figure and VAT will need to be added unless specifically stated otherwise.

Barristers in chambers charge both fixed fees and on an hourly rate basis, depending upon the type and complexity of work involved. Some barristers in particular practice areas (e.g. crime and family) will undertake legal aid work, but only where instructed by a solicitor.

Some barristers also accept instructions under conditional fee agreements (“no win, no fee” agreements) in certain circumstances. Again, this is only when instructed by a solicitor.

For information, please contact the clerks at Hello@bowlawchambers.com