Barrister finance solutions built for your chambers

Expert-led funding for barristers and their chambers, helping you unlock cash flow, manage aged debt, and invest in growth with confidence.

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Backed by accredited partners
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100+ years combined experience in professions finance

Finance for barristers and their chambers

Expert-led finance and lending solutions for barristers – delivered by professionals who understand your unique challenges.

Chasing aged debtors

When client invoices remain unpaid, chambers face operational disruption, unpredictable cash flow, and an increased administrative burden.

Managing cash flow pressures

Annual Self Assessment payments and monthly chamber contributions are essential, but large bills create seasonal dips in cash flow and strain reserves.

Investing in your chambers

Costly chamber upgrades, pupillage stipends, and technology investments for growth can be delayed if working capital is unavailable.

Barrister finance expertise, backed by industry partners

Shire Professions Finance are proud to be appointed as a Service Partner to the Bar Council of England and Wales, supporting barristers and chambers with finance solutions that position them for long-term resilience.

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The Law Society Strategic Partner

We are also proud to be appointed as a Strategic Partner for the Law Society of England and Wales.

This has strengthened our mission to make finance a positive tool – not a panic button – for barristers and legal teams.

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Who we serve

With over three decades of experience, we provide expert finance solutions to barristers across a range of practice areas, including commercial, civil, family, employment and property law.

Chamber Directors

When you understand your cash flow, you can act more decisively.

Our chambers finance solutions give you the flexibility to invest in growth, forecast with accuracy and manage priorities, without operational disruption.

Barristers

Our barrister finance solutions give you access to funding when you need it most, helping you free up working capital fast.

With clear terms and quick decisions, you can meet your obligations with ease and stay focused on your practice.

Barrister loans designed to move your practice forward

Fast, flexible barrister finance solutions built for your world, helping your chambers manage cash flow, fund growth initiatives and stay competitive.

Tax funding

Manage seasonal obligations with more predictable cash flow.

Chamber expenses

Cover monthly overheads without the strain on reserves.

Aged debt

Focus more time on your practice instead of on paperwork.

LAA payments

Bridge the gaps between expected but delayed LAA income.

Pupillage stipends

Allow new Bar talent to complete training and maintain financial stability.

Growth

Spread costly chamber upgrades, new hires or tech investments to stay competitive.

The Shire Professions Finance difference

Our finance for barristers is backed by industry expertise and designed to be a positive tool – not a panic button – for you and your chambers.

1-2-1
dedicated account manager support
Spread investment costs from 12 months to 5 years
Spread tax bills from 3 to 12 months
Fixed terms and monthly repayments
£5k
Minimum available funding
30+ years
of legal industry experience

3 steps to smarter barrister finance

1

Request a quote: Speak with a specialist advisor to discuss your financial requirements.

2

Quick underwriting decisions: We review your application with our panel of funders to find a solution tailored to your needs.

3

Fast pay-out service: Once approved, you can receive your funds in as little as 24-48 hours.

What our clients have to say

We have proudly supported firms since 1990:

I am very pleased with the service I have received from Shire. My contact is with Bradley Bates who I find very pro-active, professional and friendly. His communication and response times are spot on and I trust him to do the best on our behalf.
Professional, yet friendly service. Excellent communication.
Been dealing with Mark P at Shire for some time now and he is excellent. Friendly, professional, proactive, speedy and ever-helpful. I have only positive feedback – long may it continue!
Great service
I dealt with Sieed Hassan at Shire and am happy to say he provided first class, completely professional guidance and support from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Trusted customer
Gianni replied to my request immediately, kept me updated throughout and Shire were able to assist with the funding I needed.
Excellent service
I was most impressed with the swift and efficient arranging of the loan I needed.
A most impressive and seamless service
Friendly and professional. Ayesha is always quick to respond to our funding requirements and the service is first class. Would definitely recommend.
Trusted customer
Very efficient, friendly, and with excellent advice. Loan sorted in next to no time.
Brilliant service
Excellent service from start to finish. Kirsty was delightful to deal and processed my application in no time. All completely painless!
Smart and efficient
Amazing service. Hassle free and great advice and delivery.
Great service and advice
Excellent service and friendly with it.

Very helpful speedy and efficient.
Trusted Customer
Excellent service and turnaround of funds.
Excellent service
Excellent and very fast.
Excellent service
Excellent. Helpful, efficient and proactive.
Trusted Customer
Excellent, proactive and timely.
Excellent
We received an excellent service from Gianni our account manager, he was most patient, exceptionally helpful and understanding. Resolved any issues fast and without fuss. Delighted to recommend.
Exceptional service
Excellent service from Gianni.
Excellent service
Quick and friendly response
Trusted Customer

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Dedicated 1-2-1 support
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Backed by accredited partners
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100+ years combined experience in professions finance
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Preferential rates
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Dedicated 1-2-1 support
Check
Backed by accredited partners
Check
100+ years combined experience in professions finance

Barrister finance built for you and your chambers

If you are managing chamber expenses, planning for growth, or simply wanting to bring more clarity to your cash flow, we’re here to help. Our team of barrister experts will help find the right finance solution for you.