Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Inquests
Richard specialises in clinical negligence, inquest and personal injury law and is regularly instructed in a variety of matters on behalf of both claimants and defendants (including NHSR, medical and dental defence organisations, the MoD and MoJ). Alongside his court work, which includes healthcare related, prison, Article 2 and jury inquests, he has considerable experience of attending conferences with experts and has a busy paperwork practice. He is regularly instructed on high value, complex and sensitive matters and his thorough preparation and attention for detail allows him to bring the best out of his client’s case. He has experience of High Court clinical negligence trials, both as sole counsel and led by a silk. Directory rankings have stated that, he is “A formidable advocate who can think very quickly on his feet”, “He has a great eye for detail and provides robust, pragmatic and precise advice in complex clinical negligence cases”, “His skills and expertise go beyond what you would expect for someone of his call”, “He’s brilliant – a really very good advocate and his preparation was second to none”, “An excellent barrister who is quick on his feet”, “He is extremely well prepared and hard-working, and will dedicate himself to pursuing every issue”. He is happy to accept work on a conditional fee agreement basis where appropriate.
Richard was shortlisted for the ‘Clinical Negligence Junior of the Year’ award at the Legal 500 Awards 2022
Called 2010.
Appointments: Recorder (Civil and Crime) Deputy Master (Queen’s Bench Division, High Court)Senior Junior Counsel to the UK Covid 19 Public Inquiry Assistant Coroner for Birmingham and Solihull (2017-2021) Attorney General’s Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown
PIBA; AvMA; The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple; Midland Circuit.
BA (Hons) Law with Business Studies, University of Warwick (First Class Honours; 2009)
Bar Vocational Course, College of Law (Outstanding; 2010)