barrister4u

barrister4u: direct access to barristers in England and Wales

barrister4u is a legal intermediary service that allows you to instruct a barrister directly without going through a solicitor. The company presents itself as a bridge between the client and the professional: it receives the enquiry, analyses the case and searches its network for the most suitable barrister for each matter. Its proposition is based on reducing costs — by eliminating the need for a solicitor — and on a fixed fee which, it states, allows you to know the price before instructing.

The firm operates as a trading name of Whitehurst Sanders & Scott Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with number 14084650 and registered office at 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR. All barristers it offers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board of England and Wales and authorised to deal directly with the public.

Tailored selection of the barrister

Instead of leaving the client to review CVs and choose on their own, barrister4u researches the market and proposes the barrister it considers most suitable for the specific case. The company describes this process as a manual selection aimed at saving time and improving the chances of a favourable outcome. The initial consultation is free.

Practice areas

The firm states it covers a wide variety of matters, both civil and criminal and family. Among the areas it lists are:

• Agricultural Law
• Civil and Commercial Litigation
• Company Law
• Corporate Insolvency
• Contractual Disputes
• Criminal Law
• Driving Offences
• Emergency Hearings and Injunctions
• Employment Law
• Immigration
• Family Law
• Personal Insolvency
• Wills, Trusts & Probate
• Property Law
• Landlord and Tenant

The company notes that, even if the specific area does not appear on the list, its team can still find a suitable barrister. It also offers mediation and document preparation services.

Coverage and working method

barrister4u has barristers across the country and can attend any court in England and Wales. Many meetings and consultations can be held remotely, which facilitates access from different locations. The firm highlights its experience in urgent matters, such as emergency hearings or injunction applications.

Company profile

The activity is carried out through Whitehurst Sanders & Scott Limited, with an office in London and a freephone line. barrister4u is a registered trademark. The company operates under the trading name barrister4u and its registered office is at the London address indicated.

Location and contact

7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR · Phone: 0203 092 1196 · Email: clerks@barrister4u.co.uk