instructing solicitor

Frequency: 5.54.3 per million words

The solicitor who hires a barrister (advocate) to represent a client in court and provides them with the case details and instructions.

solicitorADJECTIVE + solicitor

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Examples (10)

  • I discussed the matter with my instructing solicitor.
  • The instructing solicitor prepared all the necessary documents for the barrister.
  • As the instructing solicitor, she was responsible for client communication.
  • We await further instructions from the instructing solicitor before proceeding.
  • He served as the instructing solicitor for the high-profile fraud case.
  • The barrister relies heavily on the detailed brief provided by the instructing solicitor.
  • My instructing solicitor advised me on the best course of action.
  • Have you contacted your instructing solicitor regarding the new evidence?
  • It is the duty of the instructing solicitor to ensure all deadlines are met.
  • The instructing solicitor will appoint a suitable barrister for the trial.