Magistrates (Criminal) The magistrates is primarily for criminal matters. Crimes are generally under three categories: Summary Indictable Triable either way (Offences) Summary offences are trialled in a Magistrates courts. Other crimes even though they are not summary offences are still …
When the Bar’s public direct access scheme first appeared, it was designed to enable lay clients who could manage their case without the assistance of a solicitor to instruct a barrister directly. It was not intended to let barristers perform …
What do I do if I am arrested upon the suspicion of a criminal offence? Anyone who has been arrested upon suspicion of any criminal offence needs the very best of legal advice urgently. With proper and sensible written representations …
(transcription:) Businesses, regulations, and the law. Businesses today, whether they be large or small, have never been subject to so much regulation. And that is so, whether it be Health and Safety regulations, or regulations controlling some other aspect of …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsgHBWyhofk We’ve had a huge amount of dialogue and discussion with people affected by banking matters and issues. So what does that involve? Well, a whole range of scheme of mis-selling is occurring as you know, through banks. And what …
When Should I Get In Touch With a Barrister? The sooner you come the better, because the sooner you come to someone, the better they would be able to take instructions from you, the more time they would be able …
At ShenSmith Barristers, we are currently having a huge influence of Direct Access enquiries with family, divorce, and children matters. Why is that, we asking ourselves? Well, perhaps, it’s because of the sorts of the instructions that come through. …
We interviewed Stephen Harvey QC about the benefits of coming to a barrister directly: How are solicitors and barristers different? Solicitors and barristers have traditionally performed very different functions. Whilst the solicitor has been responsible for briefing the barrister, the …
Hi, we’re looking to add to the ShenSmith fold of Direct Access barristers over the next 6 to 9 months. The strategy so far to date has worked, to the extent that we’re having a flood of enquiries. …
Hi, quick catch up from ShenSmith Barristers, following yesterday’s hugely successful and well-attended event at the Bar Council offices – Top Tips for a successful Direct Access Practice. The event was led by Stephen Harvey QC of 1 Gray’s inn …