When legal proceedings need to be issued, you will need to instruct a solicitor. Similarly, if proceedings are issued against you the matter is “contentious” and a solicitor should be engaged to help manage the proceedings. If you do not already have a solicitor that you wish to instruct, your barrister can give you advice about selecting a solicitor. Your barrister will help you select a solicitor with the necessary experience, knowledge and expertise to meet your needs. Your barrister will have first-hand knowledge of a vast array of solicitors and can help you find a solicitor suitable for your case.