by Kris | Nov 29, 2014 | Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Motoring Law, Private client criminal defence, Road Traffic law
You’ve never had a car accident before, never been arrested and never even seen a trial – much less be the subject of it. Yet you have to explain your driving decision-making and judgement to Magistrates – and be cross-examined by a Prosecutor. I prosecute as well as...
by Kris | Sep 22, 2014 | Advocacy, Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Landlord & Tenant, Tenants' Rights
As an update to Tenants’ Rights: Get Advice, if you are having problems with your landlord and want to try to solve your dispute without a lawyer, you might find the following Legal Action Group books helpful: Repairs Tenants’ Rights by Jan Luba QC,...
by Kris | Sep 22, 2014 | Advocacy, Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Landlord & Tenant, Tenants' Rights
When do you need to bring a lawyer in to fight your corner? Tenants generally don’t come to a direct access barrister for advice until the day before they are due to see their landlord in court. Many people think that as their tenancy agreement is written in English,...
by Kris | Sep 19, 2014 | Advocacy, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Landlord & Tenant, Women & the Law
First time Litigants in Person tend to underestimate the time and emotional energy involved in court proceedings. That’s why they say in one breath, “Hopefully, they’ll just pay. I don’t have time for this BS” and in another,...
by Kris | Apr 17, 2014 | Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Landlord & Tenant, Women & the Law
Problems with your landlord or estate agent? Come to my free legal advice pop up at the Newington Green Unitarian Church on Thursday, 1 May from 7pm to 9pm. The plan is to do these sessions on the first Thursday of the month until further notice. Thanks to Pastor Andy...
by Kris | Feb 17, 2014 | Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Landlord & Tenant
Problems with your landlord or estate agent? Come to my free legal advice pop up at Holborn Chambers on Saturday, 22 February from 9am to 12 noon. Holborn Chambers 6 Gate Street London WC2A 3HP Across from the Fleet River Bakery.
