Richard is extremely thorough in his preparation and has a reputation for being personable, engaging as well as reassuring with clients. Richard gives concise, practical, commercial advice and is an effective and persuasive advocate representing Claimant/Defendant, and Employer/Employee which provides an insight and balance when advising clients.
Richard represents and advises in both Civil, including employment law and Criminal law. The cross over between these areas of law have provided a depth and experience to the benefit of his 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.
Memberships
- Employment Lawyers Association
- JP
- Lincoln's Inn
- Lectured at Manchester Metropolitan University (Bar Course) Advanced Civil
- Litigation.
- School Governor
Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence
As the former Head of Department, Richard has conducted and advised on straightforward cases and multi-million-pound claims for both claimants and defendants. Richard has frequently attended Coroner's Inquests.
Richard's civil practice includes;
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Employers and Public Liability
- Employers and Public Liability
- Fatal Accidents
- Road Traffic Accidents
- Highway Act Claims
- Product Liability
- Criminal Injuries Compensation
- Sporting Injuries
- Inquests
- Contract
- Building Disputes
- Debt
- Enforcement
- Procedure (CPR)
- Limitation
- Clinical Negligence
- Complex & Catastrophic Injury Cases
- Credit Hire
- Fraudulent Claims
- Industrial Disease
Employment Law
Richard regularly appears in Tribunals across the country. His Employment Law practice includes;
- Injunctions - enforcement of restrictive covenants
- Transfer of Undertakings
- Redundancy
- Discrimination and Harassment
- Equal Pay
- Contracts of Employment
- Restrictive Covenants
- Trade Union Law (including consultation with Trade Unions and Employee Representatives)
- EU Employment Law
- Unfair, Constructive and Wrongful Dismissal
- Actions for breach of contract
- Misconduct
- Whistleblowing
- All aspects of statutory employment rights
Public Access
Richard accepts Civil and Employment law instructions on a Direct Access basis for appropriate cases. Please refer to the below pricing range for their services; this is subject to case type, complexity and seniority or experience of the barrister. Accurate quotes will be provided prior to commencement of the work involved.
Civil Legal Services
Small Claims: £500 -£750 + VAT
Fast Track Trial: £650 - £2250 + VAT
Multi Track (Day One): £2,000 - £5,000 + VAT
(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, Mike ([email protected]) for further information.*
Employment
Conference (Hourly): £175 - £250 + VAT
Trial Hearings (Less than 5 Days): £1250 - £5000 + VAT
Additional Days: £750 + VAT
Pre-Trial Hearings: £750 - £1250 + VAT
Advice & Preparation (Hourly): £175 - £275 + VAT
*These price ranges are based on local Tribunals; other Tribunals will incur a travel charge.
Please contact our Employment Clerk, Tom ([email protected]) for further information.*
Civil Litigation and Costs
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