What is the difference between a Solicitor and a Barrister?

What can’t a Barrister do for you ?

Barristers are expressly prohibited from undertaking the general management or administration of a client’s affairs. That is either a solicitor’s job or something you should do yourself. In other words a Barrister cannot have the general conduct of a client’s day-to-day business.

For example, a Barrister cannot investigate or collect evidence for use in any court (although witness statements may be drafted) and a Barrister is not permitted to enter into correspondence with another party (although he or she can draft letters for a client).

A Barrister is not allowed to instruct an expert witness or accept personal liability for any payment of any costs or expenses.

"Barristers traditionally have concentrated on appearing in court as trial advocates. Solicitors have traditionally concentrated on preparing the paperwork for a Barrister for trial."

The Bar Council has a website which sets out what Barristers are now allowed to do under Public Access:
http://www.barcouncil.org.uk.