About Us
Our approach
When it comes to engagement with our clients, our focus is on service. We understand the value of doing what we say we will do. We do not over-promise. We stick to deadlines and contact people when we say we will.
We are authorised to accept instructions as a barrister direct from members of the public (which is known as 'public access' or 'direct access'), so you needn't go to a solicitor first, which can save time and money. Stephen Hines, barrister and owner of CityGate Chambers, has been working in the legal industry since 2004, most of which has been as a court advocate. This has given him invaluable experience in relation to dispute resolution, including litigation.
Disputes
We provide traditional advocacy and litigation services to individuals and organisations to help them resolve a dispute as efficiently as possible without losing sight of either their desired outcomes or the costs being incurred. This includes advocacy, drafting and advising (in person and by telephone), and work before court proceedings are issued.
As an alternative to court proceedings, which can often be slow and expensive, we often arrange mediation as a method of attempting to resolve our clients' disputes.
Advisory Services
Our services extend beyond those traditionally provided by barristers. We also advise insurers, solicitors, compensators and other organisations on their existing claims handling processes and procedures with a view to streamlining processes to save time and costs.
We also provide training on the law, practice and procedure, and legal developments.