Barristers in chambers practice in criminal cases and solicitors’ costs appeals cases. Our barristers advise and represent clients facing criminal charges in the Magistrates’ or Crown Courts. Our barristers also act for clients in the High Court and Court of Appeal.

 

Contact Us

The following are invited to contact Tarquin McCalla on 020 7126 8145 for a quote (or e-mail tarquin@mccallalaw.co.uk):

 

• Solicitors or other practicing lawyers;

• Licensed Access clients, who may either hold a licence issued by the Bar Standards Board, or be a member of a professional body which has been recognised by the Bar Standards Board; and

 

We will provide you with a quote as soon as possible. We always aim to set out quotes clearly, but if you receive your quote and there is something you do not understand, please contact us.

 

 

Fees

Barristers in chambers most often charge hourly rates for private criminal case work (where the client is not eligible for legal aid). Barristers in chambers can also charge fixed fees for work.

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Timescales

Timescales for a case may vary depending on factors such as a barristers' availability, the type and complexity of the case, the other side's approach and court waiting times. 

 

 

Regulatory and Complaints Information

Barristers in chambers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board. You can search the Barristers’ Register on the Bar Standards Board’s website: https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/for-the-public/search-a-barristers-record/the-barristers-register.html. This shows (1) whether a barrister has a current practicing certificate, and (2) whether a barrister has any disciplinary findings, which are published on the Bar Standards Board’s website in accordance with their policy. Alternatively, you can contact the Bar Standards Board on 020 7611 1444 to ask about this (or e-mail ContactUs@BarStandardsBoard.org.uk).

 

A separate sheet is enclosed which provides information about:

• Our complaints procedure;

• Any right you may have to complain to the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) – the independent body which can help you if you have complained to your lawyer and are not happy with their response;

• How to complain to the LeO; and

• Any time limits for making a complaint.

 

You can also search the decision data on the LeO’s website: http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/raising-standards/data-and-decisions/#ombudsman-decision-data. This shows providers which received an ombudsman’s decision in the previous 12 months, and whether the LeO required the provider to give the consumer a remedy. Alternatively, you can contact the LeO on 0300 555 0333 to ask about this (or email

enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk).