Information about Regulation, Practice Areas, Fees, and Complaints
Regulation
I am a dual capacity barrister regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). I hold a current practising certificate, and I am authorised to appear in all courts in England and Wales.
You can verify my practising status and check for any disciplinary findings through the BSB’s official register:
https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/regulatory-requirements/the-barristers’-register/
Areas of Practice
I accept instructions in the following specialist areas:
- Family Law
- Commercial and Chancery
- Employment and Pensions
- Information Law
- Immigration and Asylum
I provide legal advice, advocacy in court, and the drafting of court documents and written opinions in each of these areas. For further details on what each area entails, please visit the Specialist Areas page at https://paulchuchiy.co.uk/specialist-areas/
Services Offered
I offer the following legal services:
- Advocacy in courts and tribunals
- Legal advice and consultations (in-person or remotely)
- Drafting of court pleadings, witness statements, legal opinions, and correspondence
- Assistance at all stages of litigation and dispute resolution
Instructions
You can instruct me:
- Through a solicitor or other legal professional
- Directly, as a member of the public, under the Direct Access scheme (if your case is suitable)
How to instruct:
Email: paul@paulchuchiy.co.uk
Telephone: 07989 390447
More info:
Fees and Terms
Fees are agreed in advance. I offer:
- Fixed fees (typically for discrete pieces of work or hearings)
- Hourly rates (usually for ongoing or complex matters)
You will always be given a clear written quotation. I do not charge VAT.
My work is generally carried out under the Bar Council’s Standard Terms unless otherwise agreed.
More information on my fees and how they are calculated:
Fees
Timescales
The time required to complete work will depend on the nature and complexity of your case, court deadlines, and my availability. I will always endeavour to give realistic and clear timescales at the outset and keep you updated
Complaints
I aim to provide a high standard of professional service. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of my service, please refer to my complaints policy:
https://paulchuchiy.co.uk/complaints-policy/
If unresolved after 8 weeks or following my final response, eligible clients may contact the Legal Ombudsman.
Legal Ombudsman Contact Details:
- Website: http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk
- Email: enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk
- Telephone: 0330 555 0333
- Address: PO Box 6806, Wolverhampton, WV1 9WJ
Decision data:
http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/raising-standards/data-and-decisions/#ombudsman-decision-data
Alternative Dispute Resolution
If a consumer dispute cannot be resolved internally, you may also use the EU’s Online Dispute Resolution platform: