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9BR Chambers is a set of barristers with roots that stretch back more than 80 years. We trace our origins back to the mid-twentieth century and 4 Brick Court in the Temple.
Chambers moved at the end of the century to 9 Bedford Row, a building just outside Gray’s Inn. In 2022 chambers relocated into Gray’s Inn at 11/12 South Square where we branded ourselves as 9BR Chambers.
The majority of our barristers have always practised in criminal law and its related areas, but, some members have also practised in civil and regulatory law. In more recent times we have developed an international legal team that deals with international criminal and international human rights law, extradition, INTERPOL and mutual legal assistance.
Members have always been active in the core institutions of the bar, being the Inns of Court, Circuits, Bar Council, Bar Standards Board and Criminal Bar Association. We have also been proud to see our members join the judiciary and continue with careers that have taken them to the Crown Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal.
9BR Chambers today is a set of barristers that continues the long tradition of its members by practising with strong ethics, effective advocacy, and dedication to clients.
Client Service
One of 9BR Chambers primary objectives is ‘to provide an excellent legal service to its clients in the area of criminal law’. To this end, these Chambers and its barristers accept and discharge their responsibility to ensure that the needs, concerns and interests of our clients are constantly kept in view, and addressed with professionalism, courtesy and respect. This duty of care extends beyond professional and lay clients to anyone who visits Chambers.
Barristers at 9BR Chambers who are authorised to practise in England and Wales can be found on the Barristers' Register. This shows whether they have a current practising certificate and any disciplinary findings.
Maintaining service expectations
Our barristers will endeavour to provide legal services promptly and efficiently however there may be occasions when timescales cannot be met due to:
- Counsel's availability
- Availability of the client or relevant third parties
- Complexity of the case
- Amount of papers to be reviewed
- The need for additional information or documents
Fee structures and pricing models
Because our barristers cover a wide variety of work, a variety of pricing models are available. The most common are brief and refresher fees, hourly rates, fixed fees and Conditional Fee Agreements. Professional, licensed access and lay clients may contact the clerks to obtain a quotation for legal services.
Chambers written policy
- Act as a focal point for information on Chambers policy and practice
- Provide a high standard of service and client care
- Ensure compliance with Chambers procedure
Our management structure is tailored to ensure standards are met and maintained through training, monitoring and management review. This is a cyclical process involving planning, action, review and evaluation of the stated aims and objectives defined by the Management Committee, as well as looking at the effectiveness of procedures. Management reviews are conducted by each of our committees. At every Management Committee meeting, the Senior Clerk or Chambers Director reviews the effectiveness of clerking procedures. Furthermore, an overall Management Review takes place annually to consider the progress of 9BR Chambers in the previous year.
Complaints
We hope that the outcome of this approach is a high class service that will exceed expectation. However, if you do have any concerns we will make every effort to resolve them and we have both informal and formal routes in place for you to raise your concerns.
Download our Complaints Procedure
The Legal Ombudsman's Office provides data regarding decisions in the previous 12 months. This allows you to see whether a barrister was required to provide a consumer with a remedy. This data can be accessed using the link here