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Can I instruct a barrister direct when I have already instructed solicitors?

You may instruct a barrister directly even though you have already instructed solicitors. If you do so, the barrister
will still have to consider whether he or she should accept your instructions. However, the fact that you have retained
solicitors is not of itself a reason for refusing to accept your instructions; nor may the barrister contact your solicitors
without your permission. However, there may be cases (for example, where your case involves existing litigation)
where a barrister will refuse to accept your instructions unless you give him or her permission to contact and liaise
with your solicitors.

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