About Richard
Richard joined the Dispute Resolution team in 2019, having previously worked at two leading civil fraud boutiques in the City.
Richard’s experience covers a broad range of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on civil fraud cases, and disputes involving shareholders, directors and partnerships. He acts for both claimants and defendants, often in complex, multi-jurisdiction and high-value claims. Richard regularly obtains a variety of interim remedies, including worldwide freezing orders, injunctions, security for costs and disclosure orders on behalf of his clients.
Richard has successfully brought and defended various high-profile and legally significant cases, including cases before the Supreme Court, Privy Council and Court of Appeal. Notwithstanding this, Richard strives to find ways through conflict that meet his client’s objectives in an efficient and cost-effective way. Clients rely on Richard to defend their interests incisively and with vigour, while maintaining commerciality, candour and perspective.
Throughout his career, Richard has acted for individual and corporate clients from a range of backgrounds and jurisdictions, and across an array of industries including sports and media, retail, sustainable development, construction, energy, finance and shipping.
Insights from Richard
Landmark High Court ruling confirms availability of civil remedies for criminally sanctioned Companies Act breaches
A Tangled Web: Director ties himself in knots, then loses summary judgment battle in breach of duty claim
When ambitions, articles and duties collide
The Court confirms the Legal Costs Principle in Shareholder Disputes
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