Consistently recommended by The Legal 500, Richard is noted for his skill in dealing with ‘high-value, complex family matters’ and for his ability in covering the ‘whole spectrum of family work’. His practice spans both private and public law proceedings, as well as applications for financial provision arising out of marriage, civil partnerships and cohabitation. Before joining Coram in 2014, Richard spent 14 years at East Anglian Chambers where his family law practice included financial provision proceedings, public and private law proceedings. He continues to appear regularly in the region’s courts and is routinely instructed by solicitors and local authorities in the area. His recent work has included cases involving: care proceedings; application for secure accommodation orders and discharge of care orders; article 15; removal from jurisdiction and child abduction; special guardianship applications; domestic violence cases; residence, contact and parental responsibility disputes; ancillary relief and financial provision arising out of marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation.
