How BLP Works
Good legal support should begin with understanding your situation — not with confusing terminology or unnecessary complexity.
See How It Works Make an EnquiryStart with the problem. Then work out the solution.
You do not have to arrive knowing exactly which area of law applies or which legal professional you need.
We start by understanding what has happened, what you are trying to achieve and what information is available. From there, the relevant legal issues, options and next steps can be considered.
Your journey with BLP
Every matter is different, but the process generally begins with understanding the situation and ends with a clear plan.
Tell Us What Happened
Explain the situation in your own words. You do not need to know the legal terminology.
Understand the Issues
We identify the important factual and legal questions that may affect what happens next.
Consider Your Options
Different situations may call for different approaches. The available options and risks can be considered.
Decide the Next Step
The objective is to leave you with a clearer understanding of what needs to happen next.
How the process works
A structured approach can make a complicated legal situation easier to understand.
Initial Enquiry
You provide a brief outline of the situation, the people involved and what you need help with. Where appropriate, you can identify any urgent deadline or hearing date.
Clarifying the Situation
The relevant facts are established. This can help separate what has actually happened from assumptions, opinions or issues that may not be legally relevant.
Reviewing the Documents
Contracts, letters, court papers, property documents, correspondence and other relevant material may need to be considered.
Identifying the Legal Issues
The facts and documents are considered together to identify the legal questions that may affect your position.
Explaining the Options
Depending on the circumstances, there may be several ways forward. These may involve negotiation, correspondence, preparation, proceedings or obtaining additional specialist advice.
Agreeing the Next Step
Once the position is clearer, the appropriate next step can be considered based on your circumstances and objectives.
What kind of help might you need?
Legal support is not always about taking a dispute to court. Sometimes the most useful step happens much earlier.
Understanding Your Position
You may simply need to understand your rights, obligations, risks or available options before making a decision.
Document Review
A contract, agreement, letter, notice or other document may need careful consideration before you sign or respond.
Case Preparation
A matter may require documents, chronology, evidence and a clear explanation of the issues before further action.
Negotiation & Resolution
Some disputes may be capable of being addressed without immediately commencing or continuing court proceedings.
Advocacy & Representation
Where appropriate and permitted, legal advocacy or representation may form part of the assistance required.
Finding the Right Professional
Some matters may require a solicitor, specialist adviser, foreign lawyer or another professional depending on the circumstances.
Before you contact BLP
A little preparation can make an initial discussion much more useful.
We believe legal advice should help you make decisions.
The purpose of legal support is not simply to explain rules. It should help you understand how those rules may affect your particular situation and what choices may be available.
Questions we may need to answer
Direct Public Access
For some matters, members of the public may be able to access barrister services directly.
You may not always need to begin by finding a solicitor.
Depending on the nature of the matter and the applicable rules, Direct Public Access can provide a route for members of the public to instruct an eligible barrister directly.
Whether this is appropriate depends on the circumstances of the case, the work required and any professional or regulatory requirements that apply.
If a matter requires assistance that BLP cannot appropriately provide, you may need to obtain assistance from another professional or specialist.
What you should expect from BLP
Clear communication should be part of the service.
Clarity
Legal terminology should be explained in a way that allows you to understand the practical significance.
Honesty
Not every case has a simple answer. A realistic assessment should recognise uncertainty, risk and limitations.
Preparation
Good preparation can make it easier to identify the important facts, documents and issues.
Communication
You should understand what is happening, what information is needed and what the next stage involves.
Proportion
The appropriate response depends on the circumstances. Not every disagreement needs the same level of legal action.
Professionalism
Matters should be handled within the applicable professional rules, responsibilities and requirements.
Sometimes the right answer is not to proceed with BLP.
Good legal guidance should include recognising when another professional, another jurisdiction or a different type of service is more appropriate.
That may include situations involving:
Have you received something you do not understand?
A letter, notice or court document can create pressure to act immediately. Before responding, establish what the document is, who sent it and whether it contains a deadline.
You do not need to have all the answers before you contact us.
Tell us what has happened, what you are concerned about and what you are trying to achieve. From there, the appropriate next step can be considered.
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