Looking for a Family Barrister in Brighton ?

If you are looking for a divorce, family or litigation lawyer for a case in the Brighton Family Court or elsewhere in Sussex you may be better off using a ‘Direct Public Access’ Barrister instead of a Solicitor.

You get the expert cost effective legal advice and representation you actually need - and save yourself time, money and worry as well.



Why a Barrister ?


Barristers are generally instructed by Solicitors when they need expert advice for their clients - or cost effective representation in court. Barristers’ fees are almost always a lot less than those of a firm of Solicitors.

Now you can instruct a Barrister directly without needing to use a Solicitor at all - saving you all the costs of employing a Solicitors’ firm to do things could easily do yourself.

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Why Richard Balchin ?


I have a 21 year track record of being briefed by major firms of Solicitors to represent their clients and membership of leading Barristers' chambers

I offer a comprehensive range of 'Direct Access' services :


Advice by telephone, email, SKYPE and face to face either in his chambers in London or at a suitable meeting room close to the Brighton, Horsham or Worthing County or Family Courts

Accessibility outside ‘office hours’ to fit in with your working life including in the evenings and at weekends where necessary

Drafting of legal letters and legal documents

Negotiation with the ‘Other Side’ or their Lawyers

Representation in Court or at Mediations or Arbitrations


I will not beat around the bush. He will give you frank and pragmatic legal advice about your case - as well as fight your corner effectively.

I will also tell you whether you would be better served by being helped by a Solicitor instead of a Barrister or whether your case requires the help of a QC. I work within a network of QCs, Barristers, Mediators and Solicitors and if I can’t help you will be able to point you in the right direction.

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How does it work ?


Email me a summary of your case and what help you want

I will call you for a free introductory discussion about your requirements

I will tell you whether your case is suitable for direct access or whether you really do need a Solicitor to help you

You and I will agree terms of engagement and either a fixed fee or a highly competitive hourly rate

I will provide you with the legal work you actually need doing

You will save money by not instructing a Solicitor’s firm and combining the best of ‘DIY Litigation’ and my expertise

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How are you protected ?

I am a member of the Inner Temple and regulated by the Bar Council and Bar Standards Board under the Public Access Rules and Bar's Code of Conduct.