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- About Us The merged set of chambers creates the largest set of chambers south west of Bristol with nearly 50 members offering expertise in a wide range of areas.
- Blog Find out the latest news in the legal sector with our blog. We regularly update it with news and articles surrounding direct access and civil law.
- Specialist advice. Powerful advocacy. Efficient resolution. Legal disputes can prove time-consuming, expensive and disruptive to your business. Here at Magdalen Chambers our Direct Access barristers aim to make resolving legal disputes as efficient, cost-effective and painless as possible for our clients.
- Clear advice. Professional Representation. Dedicated Resolution. Dealing with a personal legal matter can be a testing time. We’re here to help. The Direct Access scheme puts you directly in touch with our fully qualified barristers who are experts in Civil Law matters and can provide clear, expert advice and skilled representation.
- Contact Feel free to contact our barristers chambers if you’re looking for direct access barristers in Exeter. The Magdalen Direct team work across Devon & the South West.
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- Practical advice. Sensitive negotiation. Professional resolution. From financial disputes to child-related issues, family-based legal problems can be deeply personal, and deeply distressing. Magdalen Chambers Direct Access Barristers are family law specialists. We understand the need for clear, practical advice, careful negotiation and effective resolution.
- Questions & Answers Since 2004, you can now directly approach barristers for legal advice or representation, in most cases without having to go through a solicitor. Find out more about the Direct Access process in our Q&A.
- Home This is Direct Access. You can now directly approach barristers for legal advice or representation, in most cases without having to go through a solicitor. It makes getting expert legal advice easier, faster and more affordable. To find out more, contact us today.
- Testimonials Read some testimonials from clients who have used our Direct Access barristers for their legal cases.
- Transparency of Fees Magdalen Chambers is committed to providing the best possible service to our clients.
- Why Direct Access? Since 2004, you can now directly approach barristers for legal advice or representation, in most cases without having to go through a solicitor.
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- Employment tribunal claims rise after abolishment of fees According to Courts Service figures, there’s been a 64% rise in the number of single employment tribunal claims since the Government abolished fees last year.
- Inheritance Tax – Why it’s important to recheck your will Charles Cooper, one of our Direct Access Barristers, looks at Inheritance Tax and why it’s important to recheck your will.
- It’s business – but not as usual. Our clerking team is also fully set up to work remotely, & our phone lines and diary systems mean that you will continue to experience the same high standard.
- Landmark Supreme Court Judgment on Contractor Employment Status Contracts drawn up between self-employed contractors and their clients can vary a great deal, particularly in terms of obligations, conduct and status. Their wording can have significant consequences for all parties involved, should the unfortunate happen and a legal disagreement occur.
- Meet The Barrister: Carol Mashembo Carol is a specialist family barrister representing clients at all levels of court, in all matters of family finance and private law children. We spent 5 minutes with Carol to ask her some questions about her life.
- Meet The Barrister: Charles Cooper Charles has a specialist practice in the fields of Tax & Trusts, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence & Inquests. We spent 5 minutes with Charles to ask him some questions about his life.
- Meet the Barrister: Natasha Bellinger Natasha is an experienced civil practitioner who accepts instructions in commercial, contract, housing, environmental, and property matters. We spent 5 minutes with Natasha to ask her some questions about her life.
- Meet The Barrister: Sarah Evans Sarah has been a family law specialist for over 20 years and has practised as a Barrister on the Western Circuit since 2004. We spent 5 minutes with Sarah to ask her some questions about her life.
- New Courts To Make Financial Divorce Settlements Fairer If you’re thinking of starting a divorce in the near future, you should find the process clearer and the outcome more fair.
- Planned Changes When Applying For Probate Charles Cooper reviews two planned changes which should benefit personal representatives when applying for probate.
- Recent Judgements For Litigants In Person These two cases stress that a litigant in person is unlikely to be given any allowance by the court if they fail to comply with a rule or court order.
- The New Residence Nil-Rate Band Charles Cooper considers the residence nil-rate band and transferable residence nil-rate band for inheritance tax.
- The Rise of Private Financial Dispute Resolution Hearings Paul Waterworth, Retired District Judge and Associate at Magdalen Chambers reviews the rise in Private Financial Dispute Resolution hearings.
- What is the Legal 500 and what does it mean for Barristers? The Legal 500 was first published in 1988 and is an in-depth survey of the UK, and worldwide legal market.
