Barristers

Richard Furniss

Work Department

Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury

Career

Richard Furniss has more than 20 years’ experience of clinical negligence, personal injury, and solicitors’ and other professional negligence. He is an expert in medico-legal work, has appeared in innumerable inquests, and has wide experience of judicial review and Court of Protection matters, especially where they concern medical issues.

He has always acted for both claimants and defendants in all areas of his work.

He is straightforward and firm, but personable and sympathetic with lay and professional clients. He brings an imaginative approach to cases, but is sensible and realistic when advising.

Memberships

PNBA PIBA

Position

Richard is a well-known specialist in medical law, and has vast experience of all aspects of clinical negligence and personal injury work.

Education

Downing College, Cambridge, MA

Mentions

London Bar

Clinical negligence

LEADING JUNIORS3
Richard Furniss –42BR Barristers ‘Richard is very focused and gets straight to the crux of the case - he evaluates the evidence and makes sound judgements without losing the nuances of the case.'