Barristers
Barristers are specialist legal advisers and court room advocates. They are independent and objective and trained to advise clients on the strengths as well as the weaknesses of their case. They have specialist knowledge and experience in and out of court which can make a substantial difference to the outcome of a case.
The Bar Council
Barristers are governed by The Bar Council. The Bar Council website provides a number of pages about barristers and what they do.
The Bar Council
3 Bedford Row
London
WC1R 4DB
Phone: (020) 7242 0082
Phone: (020) 7242 0934 (records office)
Fax: (020) 7831 9217
Website: http://www.barcouncil.org.uk