Hailsham Chambers

Professional negligence and clinical negligence.

Richard joined Chambers in October 2012 and has developed his practice in all areas of Chambers’ work, including professional negligence, medical law, personal injury and regulatory and disciplinary work. He is ranked as a leading junior in Professional Negligence by The Legal 500, where he is described as ‘down to earth and practical, with superb drafting skills’.

Richard is regularly instructed on behalf of both claimants and defendants in a wide range of hearings before the County Courts and the High Court. He is frequently asked to advise and draft statements of case, particularly in professional and clinical negligence cases. Richard also regularly represents practitioners before regulatory tribunals.

Richard obtained a first at Oxford in Modern History and a distinction on the Graduate Diploma in Law at City University. During his BVC year, he won the Lincoln’s Inn Open Mooting Competition and the Crowther Shield Advocacy Competition.

Called 2010, Lincoln’s Inn. Winner of the Crowther Shield Advocacy Competition (2009); Hardwicke Entrance Award, Lincoln’s Inn (2009); winner of the Lincoln’s Inn Open Mooting Competition (2010); semi-finalist in the City University Blackstone BVC Mooting Competition (2010); Eastham Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn (2011).

Christ Church, Oxford (2005-08, BA Hons, Modern History, First Class); City University (2008-09, Graduate Diploma in Law, Distinction; 2009-10, Bar Vocational Course, Very Competent).

Singer/pianist. Supports Aston Villa. Enjoys cooking, travelling and history (with a particular interest in 19th century American history).