No5 Barristers' Chambers

Family

Richard specialises exclusively in matters relating to children, where he regularly appears in all levels of the Family Division. His case load consists of the most complex and sensitive care proceedings where he represents many local authorities throughout the country in addition to his representation of parents and children. He is particularly skilled at unravelling complicated medical evidence and is highly sought after for lengthy High Court cases by parents, guardians and local authorities alike. He is regularly instructed in high profile cases involving the most serious of injuries, sexual abuse and fabricated or induced illness. He is well known for cases involving issues relating to immigration and the placement of children abroad.

Called to the Bar 1997; awarded Gray’s Inn scholarship.

Family Law Bar Association.

University of Wolverhampton (BA Hons Politics 2(1); LLDip).