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Jonathan Maskew: Today I am chatting with Isabelle Parasram with regards to direct access to barristers. Good morning.
Isabelle Parasram: Good morning.
Jonathan Maskew: So tell us the benefits of coming to a barrister directly.
Isabelle Parasram: One of the things that I think is most appealing to lay clients (that can include individuals and businesses) is the fact they can experience significant cost savings in coming directly to a barrister. By going direct to a barrister, they are cutting out, effectively, the “middle man”. They're accessing an expert immediately; usually within 24 hours if they work through ShenSmith Barristers and other chambers that have that level of service. They then are presented with the option of having very affordable legal advice that reaches the top levels of expertise. So that's the primary reason.
Jonathan Maskew: Ok, so I understand. Are those cost fixed, or are they on ongoing basis?
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