Contractual Terms


The members of 18 St John Street Chambers, unless expressly notified in writing, will act under the Bar Council Standard Contractual Terms. Payment terms are 30 days from the date of fee note/invoice being sent to those instructing.

For further details of the Bar Council Standard Contractual Terms please visit the following;

– Bar Council Approved Contractual Terms (last updated 8 July 2026 – see annotation at foot of page 1 for amendments)

– Contractual Terms for Civil (Non-Family) Legal Aid Work (Bar Council Guidance Document)

– Standard Contractual Terms for Civil (Non-Family) Legal Aid Work


Alternative contractual terms, such as COMBAR, Conditional Fee Agreements (CFA) and Damages-Based Agreements (DBAs), can be considered on request. For further information or to discuss, please contact us on 0161 278 1800 

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