In such a case I will contact the solicitor with an estimate of my costs and they can decide whether they wish to proceed. Book Counsel enables solicitors to book counsel or solicitor agents for particular cases or hearings, directly on the site. Barristers can register their interest free of charge and appear in a list but they can also enhance their entry, for a charge. Clerksroom is a new clerking service set up by two barristers, Harry Hodgkin and Jonathan Dingle and a senior clerk, Stephen Ward. The service uses the leading chambers software from Meridian and provides diary control, case information, billing, fee collection, aged debt, VAT and tax.
Barristers wishing to be included in the site can apply online.
There is no charge to be included. The Kennedy Guide to Barristers is a new directory of barristers where solicitors can search for particular specialisms and where there are, in addition, endorsements from solicitors. Barristers can update their own entries on the site. It's still rather new - not many barristers on the site yet but there are some special rates for early joiners. More information from Andrea Kennedy .