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Richard Stead

Richard Stead

St John's Chambers, South West

Work Department

Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Construction & Engineering, Inquests & Public Inquiries, Personal Injury, Professional Negligence, Property Damage & Insurance Disputes

Career

Call :  1979

One of Chambers’ most senior barristers, Richard has an extensive practice which encompasses personal injury, clinical negligence, professional negligence claims and property damage matters, including a number of high profile cases. Richard’s practice is also complemented by his highly sought-after expertise in construction disputes.

Renowned for his skills as an excellent advocate, Richard always commands respect and attention in Court. His reputation means he is regularly called to represent clients at joint settlement meetings and mediations in negotiating resolutions in high-value cases.

Richard also acts as a mediator.

Richard shares his experience and expertise through lectures given to legal professionals and organisations across the country.  He is willing to tailor seminars to suit individual requirements.

Memberships

Personal Injury Bar Association Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Technology Construction Bar Association

Education

University of Cambridge (MA); ACI Arb.

Richard is also a trained mediator.

Mentions

Western Circuit • Regional Bar

Personal injury

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Richard Stead – St John’s Chambers