0151 705 9345
Charterhouse:
Collegiate excellence
Charterhouse barristers and staff wish to make the instruction of chambers as easy and efficient as possible, with excellence as standard throughout.
Our barristers are able to represent clients in court, advise in writing , in conference, and draft legal documents.
Advice is provided within two weeks of instruction although availability, workload and holiday may affect this outcome. We provide hourly rate and fixed fee pricing, please see below.
A barrister's clerk is available during and after hours to help.
Mon-Fri 9am to 5.30pm: 0151 705 9345 After Hours: 07834 706152
Our expectations are to provide excellent service at all times, acting in a professional, prompt, personal and effective way.
Our clerks support this ethos through attention to client care and customer service.
Please use our Feedback from on our contact page to let us know about any aspect of our service.
Our barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board of England and Wales.
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Fees
For transparency and certainty Charterhouse will always where possible agree fixed fees in advance for advocacy, drafting, advising in writing or conference.
Fees are calculated based on complexity of case, duration and preparation time and if pertinent the value of the case and the seniority of the barrister dealing.
On occasion it may be necessary to agree an hourly rate instead if for example the preparation time can not be determined in advance.
We remain flexible in our approach to fees and welcome discussions about individual cases.
In most instances Charterhouse barristers are happy to review instructions at no cost and with no obligation in order to indicate likely future fees.
Most Charterhouse barristers are registered for VAT and VAT numbers can be provided on request.
Please contact the clerks for details of rates or for any other assistance with fees including receiving this information in alternative formats.
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Timescales
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 and court waiting times.
Charterhouse barristers aim to provide advice and organise conferences within two weeks of instruction.
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Terms
Charterhouse accepts instructions according to the Bar Council Standard Contractual Terms unless expressly agreed otherwise.
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Payments
Charterhouse operates 30 day payment terms save for instances when advance payment is required or for other types of funding such as CFA (Conditional Fee Agreements).
Please contact the clerks for further details.