The Barrister Group

The Barrister Group Barristers & Mediators, nationwide. When Clerksroom opened in 2001, our mission was simple. Our services are available 24/7. Mark Rothman, Leonard Gray LLP”

We set out to be approachable and the 1st chambers a solicitor or member of the public would want to call when they needed a Barrister or Mediator in England & Wales. With a focus on quality service and technology to provide excellence in everything we do, we set out to be structurally different and to deliver our services with passion, dedication and innovation. We successfully mix the traditiona

l chambers model, the Bar’s independence with great customer care and modern us of I.T. Wherever possible we agree a fixed fees and aim to avoid charging any travel. In 2001, we started with 2 Barristers and 1 Clerk, today we turn over £12m with 72 Barristers from 3 years call to Queens Counsel and we have 18 excellent Clerks. Today, Clerksroom is an award winning chambers, recognised by most of the major directories and is also trusted by 20,000 solicitors. We are one of the leading providers of Barristers & Mediators in England & Wales, conducting an average of over 1500 final hearings each month in addition to being one of the largest providers of advice and drafting by practicing Barristers. Clerksroom has a purpose build HQ in Taunton managing over 5,000 requests for Barristers help every month. We have also now developed into one of the largest mediation providers in the UK. Co-Founder, Stephen Ward says “the success of Clerksroom is down to our focus on quality in everything we do. Our people, including our Barristers, Mediators, staff and suppliers are all key to our success”. We take great pride in our service which ensures that you have a single point of contact and consistent high level of quality whenever you need to instruct a Barrister throughout England & Wales. Clerksroom is particularly well known for leading the way in Personal Injury, credit hire, commercial, employment and private family matters. With 75 exclusive and expert Barristers available from 3 years call, including 4 Queens Counsel, Clerksroom have won awards from some of the industry’s best known critics. Awards include The FT Innovative Lawyer awards, Personal Injury Practice Manager of the year as well as numerous Chambers & Partners recommendations. Clerksroom Online is the market leader. Clerksroom is committed to Headway, the Brain Injury Charity. Co-Founder Stephen Ward is a Headway Ambassador. Together we have raised in excess of £20,000 over the past 2 years. Recent feedback: “Thank you for an absurdly good service!

If you’ve ever made an enquiry with The Barrister Group, you’ll know that we aim to match every single case with a suita...
27/05/2026

If you’ve ever made an enquiry with The Barrister Group, you’ll know that we aim to match every single case with a suitable barrister – whatever the instruction.

With over 19,605 cases booked in 2025 alone – and over 1,000 firms across the country trusting us as their go-to chambers – we’re committed to getting the job done, for you and for your client.

If you’ve an instruction you’re struggling to find counsel for, we can help – whether it’s:

⚖️ Advocacy and courtroom representation,
⚖️ Advice, paperwork, and drafting,
⚖️ Mediation and arbitration, or
⚖️ Public access support.

Simply drop us a line on 01823 247 247, or book directly through our online portal: https://lnkd.in/eDEH5Yn7

Hunt ADR’s next Mediator Development Programme is open for bookings – with courses taking place in June, July, and Septe...
20/05/2026

Hunt ADR’s next Mediator Development Programme is open for bookings – with courses taking place in June, July, and September 2026.

The programme presents a 40-hour, practice-led pathway to Civil Mediation Council accreditation, built around real-world simulations, role play, and expert feedback. It includes:

⚖️ Intensive, hands-on skills training (not just theory)
⚖️ Formal assessment + accreditation pathway
⚖️ Access to the “Meddi” AI training agent for scenario practice
⚖️ Automatic enrolment onto The Barrister Group Mediator Observer Programme
⚖️ A practical route to building a mediation practice alongside your existing work

If you’re looking to diversify your practice or build a future-facing ADR skillset, register below.

https://huntadr.podia.com/mediator-training

In credit hire cases, cancellation notices are one of the most consequential – and most commonly overlooked – issues in ...
18/05/2026

In credit hire cases, cancellation notices are one of the most consequential – and most commonly overlooked – issues in the pleadings.

In his latest article, Azeem Ali sets out exactly when a cancellation notice is required, what happens when one is missing or defective, and why the consequences can be far-reaching.

Read on The Barrister Group's website: https://thebarristergroup.co.uk/blog/cancellation-notices-and-credit-hire

How many email threads does it take to instruct counsel on a drafting matter?For most solicitors, the answer is more tha...
15/05/2026

How many email threads does it take to instruct counsel on a drafting matter?

For most solicitors, the answer is more than it should be. A request goes in. Documents follow separately. A quote comes back asking for more detail. Progress gets chased. Nobody is quite sure whether the work has been picked up.

We built the Advice & Drafting Portal to fix exactly that, and it's now live and integrated directly into our online booking system.

⚖️ Submit your enquiry and upload all documents in one place, securely, from the outset.

⚖️ Provide full case details and a suggested fee or budget upfront, so we can quote accurately and quickly without the back and forth.

⚖️ Receive a unique enquiry reference for every instruction, so you can track progress at any point without having to chase.

⚖️ Get instant confirmation the moment your instruction reaches the barrister's task list.

The fuller the picture at the start, the faster and more accurately we can respond. Swipe through to see how it works – and access it now through our online booking system at app.chambers365.com

3.6 million adults in England and Wales have an unmet legal need involving a dispute every year, according to the Legal ...
13/05/2026

3.6 million adults in England and Wales have an unmet legal need involving a dispute every year, according to the Legal Services Board.

Factor in reduced legal aid funding, the cost of living crisis, and post-pandemic wait times, and it’s clear that access to justice is dwindling – and urgently needs action.

On Tuesday 9th June, The Barrister Group will once again be taking part in the London Legal Walk. Along with over 7,000 other walkers, our team will take on the 10k route around London in support of access to justice in London and the South East.

Funds raised will be used to support free legal advice agencies and to train new specialists, all with the aim of reducing debt, poverty and homelessness, and helping individuals to enforce their rights.

If you’d like to sponsor Team TBG and support the London Legal Support Trust in their valuable work, you can find our fundraising page at: https://londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/the-barrister-group-2026

Nicky Leighton, TBG’s Professional Standards Officer, has been invited to speak at The Bar Council of England and Wales'...
12/05/2026

Nicky Leighton, TBG’s Professional Standards Officer, has been invited to speak at The Bar Council of England and Wales' upcoming webinar on handling client complaints.

Taking place on 20 May 2026, the session will help chambers navigate the BSB’s changing rules on complaints handling and the collection and reporting of complaints data. It will cover how to adapt policies and processes, as well as ensuring compliance with the new requirements.

Nicky leads on formal complaints from both professional and lay clients, working across The Barrister Group and Barrister Connect. She’s incredibly passionate about using complaints as a source of learning to identify and deliver service improvements, so it’s fantastic to see her returning for her second panel with The Bar Council.

Places can be booked via The Bar Council’s website: https://lnkd.in/eNYs5guR

Final call: if cohabitation reform is on your radar, this is the week to get informed.With the government’s Spring 2026 ...
06/05/2026

Final call: if cohabitation reform is on your radar, this is the week to get informed.

With the government’s Spring 2026 consultation on cohabitation rights about to launch, the direction of travel is becoming clearer – and the impact for family law practitioners across England and Wales will be significant.

Tomorrow, May 7th, we'll be joined by family law barrister Arlene Small for a focused webinar on what’s coming next and how to prepare your client advice now.

In one session, she'll break down:

⚖️ Where the law currently stands for cohabiting couples

⚖️ What the consultation is likely to include – and the key unknowns

⚖️ The real-world implications for advising on finances, property, and relationship planning

Secure your place: 913b4e96-c26d-4e79-934d-bdf60ae019a5@93a12f9b-285d-47b8-98d0-acc5e0ca597b" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/913b4e96-c26d-4e79-934d-bdf60ae019a5@93a12f9b-285d-47b8-98d0-acc5e0ca597b

“I cannot recommend Dr Peter Fields highly enough. He is an invaluable, multitalented and multifaceted professional.He t...
05/05/2026

“I cannot recommend Dr Peter Fields highly enough. He is an invaluable, multitalented and multifaceted professional.

He through direct access took on a difficult shareholder/family/company dispute when I had just about lost faith in the legal profession.

He was very responsive at all times and his advice and support in business, finance and mediation was first class throughout . To have Peter on my side gave me strength and confidence to stay the lengthy course.

I am eternally grateful - would definitely consult again and have no hesitation in recommending him to any potential litigant.”

Dr Peter Fields, FCIArb is a civil practitioner specialising in technical and commercial disputes. He advises small and medium-sized companies – along with their directors and shareholders – on matters ranging from contractual and corporate challenges to complex technical issues.

Find out more about Peter and his practice: https://thebarristergroup.co.uk/barrister/dr-peter-fields

Hunt ADR’s next Mediator Development Programme is open for bookings – with the next online course taking place from 11-1...
01/05/2026

Hunt ADR’s next Mediator Development Programme is open for bookings – with the next online course taking place from 11-15 May 2026.

The programme presents a 40-hour, practice-led pathway to Civil Mediation Council accreditation, built around real-world simulations, role play, and expert feedback. It includes:

⚖️ Intensive, hands-on skills training (not just theory)

⚖️ Formal assessment + accreditation pathway

⚖️ Access to the “Meddi” AI training agent for scenario practice

⚖️ Automatic enrolment onto The Barrister Group Mediator Observer Programme

⚖️ A practical route to building a mediation practice alongside your existing work

If you’re looking to diversify your practice or build a future-facing ADR skillset, register below.

https://huntadr.podia.com/mediator-training

From 1 May 2026, under the new Renters’ Rights Act, assured shorthold tenancies, Section 21 no-fault evictions and fixed...
01/05/2026

From 1 May 2026, under the new Renters’ Rights Act, assured shorthold tenancies, Section 21 no-fault evictions and fixed terms are abolished. Every private tenancy in England is now periodic and open-ended – and possession must be justified, prepared and proved.

Harry Angelides, property barrister at The Barrister Group, says:

"This is not merely an abstract legal shift. The private rented sector has long operated on a mixture of contract, custom, and experience. That model has now been replaced by one of statutory control and procedural discipline.

For better or worse, the message is clear: the margin for error has gone."

Harry’s full commentary features in Landlord Today – read here: https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2026/04/rra-leaves-no-margin-for-error-says-lawyer/

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