Articles & commentary
Practical analysis on instructing counsel, construction disputes, commercial litigation and family law from the Clerk&Counsel team.
Instructing a Family Barrister: Divorce Finances, Child Arrangements and What to Expect
How family law barristers work in England and Wales — what they do, when to instruct one, and how direct access can keep costs proportionate.
Direct Access Barristers: A Complete Guide to Instructing Counsel Without a Solicitor
A practical guide to instructing a direct access barrister in England and Wales — when it works, when it doesn't, what it costs, and how to prepare your papers.
Resolving Construction Disputes: Adjudication, Arbitration and Litigation Compared
A practical comparison of adjudication, arbitration and TCC litigation for UK construction disputes — timescales, costs and tactical considerations.
What is a Barrister's Clerk
A barrister’s clerk is often described as the engine room of the Bar, managing diaries, negotiating fees, liaising with solicitors and ensuring barristers can focus on advocacy rather than administration. In this article, Stacey Horrocks, Director of Clerk&Counsel, explores what barristers’ clerks actually do, how the profession has evolved, and why modern clerking now combines legal operations, business development and client management in ways many people never see behind the scenes.