Family ยท personal disputes
Barristers for personal and neighbour disputes, instructed directly.
Disputes between neighbours, friends or family over property, boundaries or conduct can escalate fast. A barrister can advise you and represent you.
At a glance
Neighbours and boundaries
Boundary lines, rights of way and access disputes.
Conduct
Harassment, nuisance and unreasonable behaviour.
Proportionate routes
Negotiation, mediation or court, whichever fits.
Personal disputes are disagreements between individuals that do not fit neatly into another category, such as neighbour and boundary disputes, rights of way, harassment, nuisance, and fallings out over money or property between friends and family. A barrister can advise on your rights, the strength of your position and the most cost-effective route to resolve it.
A barrister will tell you honestly whether a claim is worth pursuing, suggest negotiation or mediation where sensible, and represent you in court if needed. Through Direct Access you can instruct a barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first.
Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Through Direct Access you can instruct a personal disputes barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
When to bring in a barrister
A neighbour dispute over a boundary or right of way has escalated
You are being harassed or are accused of harassment
A personal disagreement over money or property needs resolving
Barnaby Hope
Barnaby Hope is a barrister specialising in legal costs, professional negligence and commercial disputes. Called in 2011 after four years as an...
Gary Summers
Gary Summers is a barrister with over 30 years' experience specialising in private prosecutions, commercial disputes, fraud, insolvency and...
Jala Patang
Jala is a leading barrister in family law and her busy practice includes a wide variety of cases, including allegations of domestic violence, coercion...
James Miller
James specialises in family law, civil litigation and costs. He accepts instructions in relation to Children Act matters (child arrangements) as well...
Jonathan de Rohan
"Jonathan read through the documents in my dispute quickly, explained the necessary procedure succinctly and managed to settle a 10 month disagreement...
Julian Gun Cuninghame
Why choose me? I will always fight your corner in court and outside court. I have expertise in landlord and tenant cases acting both for landlords and...
Matthew Feldman
Matthew's particular areas of property-related practice include: - adverse possession - boundary disputes - easements and covenants - mortgages, -...
Michael Rogers
Michael regularly acts for Claimants and Respondents in Employment Tribunals, the EAT and the High Court. His practice includes unfair dismissal,...
Richard Balchin
"You were fantastic... went well beyond what I was expecting and got me a great result by just getting to the point and not wasting my money" I am a...
Frequently asked questions
Can a barrister advise on a neighbour dispute directly?
Yes. Through Direct Access a barrister can advise you on your position and represent you in court, without going through a solicitor first.
Should I try mediation first?
Often yes. Many personal disputes settle through negotiation or mediation, which a barrister can advise on and support before any court proceedings.
How much does it cost?
Barristers often offer a fixed fee for an initial advice. There is no charge to enquire.
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