Direct Access
Certain individuals and bodies are able to instruct an advocate directly, without the need first to instruct a solicitor.
Axiom Advocates can accept instructions directly from an individual or organisation in four main categories - legal professionals, other professionals, public authorities and a wide range of other individuals and bodies.
The list includes solicitors from outside Scotland, registered European lawyers, voluntary organisations, any person or body subject to complaints by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, any public authority under EU law, recognised charities and voluntary organisations, public limited companies regulated by the London Stock Exchange and anyone acting in a governmental, judicial or legislative capacity.
The main benefit of Direct Access for your organisation is economy of time. You will receive quicker response and a quicker resolution because of your eligibility for direct access to Counsel.
If you are interested in instructing an advocate directly or are uncertain whether you are eligible to do so please contact one of our Practice Managers.
Alternatively, more information on the Direct Access process can be found at http://www.advocates.org.uk/stables/directaccess.html