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Barrister

Richard Lees

Year of Call: 2011

Richard Lees is a Barrister at Kenworthy’s Chambers who specialises in

Richard Lees is a Barrister at Kenworthy’s Chambers who specialises in Civil Litigation, and Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. He also accepts direct public access.

He was appointed as a Deputy District Judge by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable Lord Burnett of Maldon in 2022.

Civil Litigation and Costs

Richard Lees is an established Civil Litigation practitioner who accepts instructions on behalf of both claimants and defendants.

As a Civil Barrister, Richard Lees has expert knowledge in both Civil, Criminal and Employment Law. This knowledge of multiple areas of law has proved beneficial to clients.

He has represented clients across the country from Cornwall to Newcastle in a variety of forums from High Court, County Court and Employment Tribunals.

Richard Lees can provide advice on Credit Hire, Fraudulent Claims, and Civil Procedure Rules. He can represent clients for Road Traffic Accidents, Highway Act Claims and building disputes.

If you have a Civil Litigation case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Civil Clerks Michael Jones and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected] or fill out our contact form.

Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence

As the former Head of Department for Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence, Richard Lees has conducted and advised on everything from straightforward cases to multi-million-pound claims for both claimants and defendants.

His practice covers employer’s liability, public liability, and product liability. He has knowledge and experience of criminal injuries compensation, sporting injuries, clinical negligence and industrial disease.

Richard Lees frequently attends Coroner's Inquests and advises on complex, catastrophic and fatal injuries and accidents.

If you have a Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Civil Clerks Michael Jones or Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected] or fill out our contact form.

Public Access

Richard Lees accepts Civil and Employment Law instructions from the general public on a direct access basis for appropriate cases.

Please refer to the below pricing range for Public Access Barrister services. Prices are subject to case type, complexity and seniority or experience of the Barrister. Accurate quotes will be provided before work on the case begins.

Civil Legal Services
Services Cost
Small Claims: £500 - £750 + VAT
Fast Track Trial: £650 - £2,250 + VAT
Multi Track (Day One): £2,000 - £5,000 + VAT
Multi Track (Additional Days): £1,000 - £2,000 + VAT
Advice & Preparation (Hourly): £150 - £300 + VAT
*These price ranges are based on local courts; other courts will incur a travel charge.

Please contact our Senior Civil Clerk, Michael Jones ([email protected]) for further information.

Employment
Services Cost
Conference (Hourly): £175 - £250 + VAT
Trial Hearings (Less than 5 Days): £1,250 - £5,000+ VAT
Additional Days: £750 + VAT
Pre-Trial Hearings: £750 - £1,250 + VAT
Advice & Preparation (Hourly): £175 - £275 + VAT
*These price ranges are based on local courts; other courts will incur a travel charge.

Please contact our Employment Clerk, Greg Highton ([email protected]) for further information.

+ Qualifications
  • Deputy District Judge
+ Professional Memberships
  • Employment Lawyers Association
  • Justice of the Peace
  • Lincoln's Inn
  • Advanced Civil Litigation Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University (Bar Course)
  • School Governor

Contact Us

To find out Civil Barrister Richard Lees’ availability for your Civil Litigation case or Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence case, call our Civil Clerks Michael Jones and Matthew Thomas on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected] or fill out our contact form.

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