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 | 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.
by Kris | Feb 12, 2014 | Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Landlord & Tenant, Non-legal help, Women & the Law
It’s been a while since this screen-shot (click to enlarge) prompted a Twitter bust-up (as reported on over at the Duchess of Hackney’s blog). But I thought I’d use this little exchange as an illustration of how people who are trying to do the right...
by Kris | Jan 30, 2014 | Criminal law, Direct Access Barristers, DIY Law, Motoring Law, Road Traffic law
I don’t think many people intentionally drive without a valid insurance policy – but I’ve met many who haven’t got to grips with the terms of their policy and find, when it’s too late, they’re not covered after all. If you’ve...
