Public Access Bar Association (PABA)

PABA represents the interests of the several hundred English and Welsh Barristers who offer direct legal services to the public and the business community in cases where the use of a Solicitor is no longer necessary. Under the Bar scheme launched in 2004, members of the public and businesses may instruct Barristers directly and without the intervention of a solicitor.

This scheme is ground-breaking for the Bar of England and Wales. Whilst the media might portray the Bar to be arcane and remote, Public Access work involves user-friendly Barristers opening their doors and engaging directly with clients.

Public Access work is a good example of legal expertise being delivered with controlled costs and without undue formality.

PABA's rationale is threefold:

Publicity
Education
Representation

For more information please contact Marc Beaumont (Chairman of PABA) at mcb@windsorchambers.com or at Windsor Chambers, Castle Hill House, 12, Castle Hill, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1PD.