How to instruct
Who can instruct?
Stephen Ferguson Chambers accepts instructions from lawyers in independent private practice or in-house legal departments, whether they are practising in the UK or globally. In addition, Chambers can accept instructions from any individual, professional body or organisation satisfying the Bar Council’s Licensed Access rules. Counsel does not accept instructions directly from lay clients. However, his Chambers can assist lay clients in finding an appropriate solicitor in the UK or abroad who may be able to act for the lay client in order that the matter can then be referred to Counsel.
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FEES
Fee terms are negotiated on a case by case basis, either as a fixed fee or based on an hourly rate, depending on the nature of the case and the work involved. Fees are billed to the instructing solicitor in any given case.
Terms of Business
Stephen Ferguson Chambers adopts the ‘Standard Contractual Terms for the Supply of Legal Services by Barristers to Authorised Persons.’
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DOCUMENTATION
Chambers prefers receiving electronic documentation, but hard copy papers can be sent securely to Chambers address.
