Barristerconnect Reviews 

Bad experience altogether. I was massively overcharged for drafting a letter and then the barrister didn’t even bother to post the original to me, just emailed me a copy, in spite of my requests.

I contacted dozens of chambers while searching for a direct access barrister to represent us in court, and I spoke to many different clerks and representatives along the way. Out of all of them, Thomas Shepherd at Barrister Connect.com stood out by far.

Thomas was incredibly kind, helpful, and courteous from the very first conversation. He immediately put us at ease, took the time to listen properly, and clearly cared about providing the best possible service. He was patient, professional, and genuinely supportive.

Although we ultimately decided to instruct a barrister who wasn’t registered with Barrister Connect, I felt compelled to write this review because I was so impressed by Thomas’s attitude and willingness to help. It made a stressful process much easier, and that level of service deserves to be recognised.

Thank you, Thomas

Great, affordable service for instructing a barrister. I received a call from Adam, who was friendly, approachable, and very helpful. He provided me with a range of reasonable quotes for different barristers, which made the process straightforward.

I subsequently worked with Ravi, one of the barristers, and I found him to be highly competent and professional. I was very satisfied with the service overall.

Avalon was very helpful in arranging an appropriate barrister in a short space of time. Many thanks and much appreciated.

Wonderful from start to finish. Everything that was promised would be done, was done. Faultless service. Thank you!

I recently contacted Barrister Connect and had the pleasure of dealing with Thomas. From the outset he was extremely professional, responsive and genuinely helpful.

Thomas took the time to understand the situation and provided clear, practical guidance at a point when I needed urgent assistance. His knowledge and willingness to help were evident throughout, and he was very generous with his time despite the short notice involved.

What stood out most was how approachable and supportive he was. He made what could have been a very stressful situation much easier to navigate and ensured I understood the options available.

I am very grateful for the help and follow-up he provided. I would not hesitate to recommend Thomas and Barrister Connect to anyone seeking reliable and professional assistance in arranging counsel.

Thank you again for your support.

I would not recommend. I wrote a review that was quite long and detailed. But barrister direct complained because I named the barrister who did a bad job and the barristers aid who was equally bad, so the review got removed. Here I am again.

Just be warned that its luck of the draw who you get, it didn't feel like the barrister wanted to help us but was more interested in getting off the phone (even though we paid what we thought was a high amount for 30-45 minutes £600), when I raised a complaint and requested a new barrister I was practically begged to give the guy another chance (via the barristers aid) and felt a bit bullied. I should have stuck to my guns because after the 2nd call I felt no better off.

As a side note I have seen plenty of complaints about the barrister we complained about on here but for some reason those reviews are still up.

I recently had the pleasure of being represented by Graham Smith in a money claim case, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for his exceptional representation. He demonstrated a thorough understanding of the case and advocated for my interests with great skill and professionalism.

Additionally, Nastassi Jennings was an invaluable point of contact throughout the process. I highly recommend Graham and his team for anyone in need of legal representation.

I highly recommend Tina Villarosa as a barrister for financial hearings. She represented me at my final financial hearing, and I won my case as a litigant in person, defending myself in my second language. Most people, including a solicitor I consulted, thought my goal was unrealistic, but Tina was the only one who saw a real chance for success and helped me make it happen.
She is excellent for all clients, but I especially recommend her to litigants in person — even without a lawyer, she can guide you to success. Tina is very goal-focused and opened the door for me to achieve what I wanted. She can see opportunities for success where other specialists cannot.
What I achieved with her support was truly incredible. I am very grateful for her professionalism, clarity, and guidance.
Rory Nunn, the manager, helped me to choose Tina after I briefly explained my case and it was an excellent decision.

Rory was very accommodating and pro active when it came to my enquiry regarding my child’s case. He went above and beyond to ensure he met all of my requirements. Would definitely recommend!

I had the privilege of being represented by Nadeem, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the support, guidance, and professionalism I received throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, he made me feel heard and reassured at a time when everything felt overwhelming.

Nadeem was incredibly knowledgeable, well-prepared, and confident in court, which gave me a real sense of security. What stood out most was his genuine compassion. Nadeem understood how emotionally difficult the situation was for me and handled my case with both sensitivity and strength.

I can’t recommend Nadeem highly enough. If you need someone who is not only exceptional at their job but also truly cares, this is the barrister you want by your side.

I also want to mention Charlie, who organised everything for me and helped me find him in the first place. Without Charlie’s support and guidance at the start, I don’t think I would’ve ended up with such strong representation. I’m genuinely thankful for that.

Barrister Connect were fantastic to deal with - fast, professional and clear about costs. Stassi quickly matched me with a highly experienced employment barrister and answered all my questions. Even though I didn’t proceed due to timing, the support was excellent. Would absolutely recommend.

Stassi and Simon were amazing and really helped us out at the last minute when no one else would. I would highly recommend them both and also I will be eternally grateful for the help that they have and continue to give us. If I could given them 10 stars I would.

Thank you Avalon for all your help. Everything you helped us with was excellent. We were in a very tricky situation and because of you we are on the way to getting the situation resolved. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Very quick and professional service.

Majeks Walker is a very impressive Barrister who helped us tremendously at a court hearing. I would highly recommend Majeks Walker to people. Rory Nunn was extremely efficient in helping us find the right Barrister.

Great Experience with Paul Shenton. He went above and beyond to support me

A family member needed representation as a LiP for an ET. We thought Barrister Connect and the chosen Barrister would be a perfect combination, having paid over £2k, we were left with a barrister who didn't understand what he was doing and nearly had the case thrown out at a very early stage. Complaining to Barrister Connect resulted in a 6 weeks investigation which was full of contradiction, some lies and plain misunderstanding, a token offer was provided. When returning to them to try to 'work something out' amicably we were shut down. So now we will look to redress elsewhere and by other means. If you need help use a solicitor or try other means of direct access barristers, the barristers associated with Barristers Connect don't seem able to do anything above taking your money and letting you down.

I have used Barristers Connect for a number of years across a range of matters. Rory has been an excellent point of contact, consistently going the extra mile to understand client concerns and ensure a prompt turnaround at affordable rates. The quality of advice provided by the barristers has always been of the highest standard, with issues either successfully resolved or clear, realistic guidance given on how best to manage and navigate complex and challenging situations. My thanks go to the entire team at Barristers Connect.

Fantastic first class service.
Charlie was very helpful and immediatly matched us to a suitable Marc Brittain who quickly got a handle on the matter, gave frank and honest advice and got us the outcome we wanted in court. Would highly recommend.