Richard Foss

Recent work

WHAT CLIENTS AND DIRECTORIES HAVE SAID

“Richard Foss covers a broad range of cases, providing more than the usual level of direct input as the supervising partner; and he is excellent at strategic legal thinking and client care.” – The Legal 500, 2023

“The lead partner in commercial litigation – he is fantastic with clients and pulls them in.” – The Legal 500, 2023

“Richard is brilliant and so knowledgeable – he makes us aware of the risks, gives good advice and is very measured, personable and proactive.” – Chambers and Partners

“An outstanding lawyer in the Asset Recovery space.” – WWL Asset Recovery, 2022

“Richard really tries to push you to be as creative as you can be and leaves no stone unturned.” – Chambers and Partners, 2022

“Richard Foss has put together an excellent team of lawyers. He is a top-quality litigator, and that skill feeds through to the rest of his team.” – Legal 500 2022

“Richard Foss is superb. Very hands on and client focussed. Always interested in the law which given his level of seniority is a rare find.” – Legal 500 2022

“Brilliant strategic thinker. Also very supportive even when things are not going that well. He is always absolutely upfront with clients on the strengths and weaknesses of their case and does not pull any punches. That way there are no surprises other than good ones – and he does amazingly manage to pull rabbits out of a hat.” – The Legal 500 UK, 2021

“A dynamic lawyer who is creative and easy to work with.” – Chambers and Partners 2020

“A very solid fraud litigator.” – Chambers and Partners 2020

“Passionate, driven and clever.” – Chambers and Partners 2020

“An extremely able, versatile, and experienced partner with excellent analytical skills and very fine judgement.” – Legal 500 UK, 2019

“Experienced in both obtaining and defending injunctive proceedings, including freezing and search orders.” – Legal 500 UK, 2019

“A ‘very experienced litigator’ who has ‘sound judgement’ and ‘excellent client skills’.” – Legal 500 UK, 2019

“The “excellent” Richard Foss leads the dispute resolution practice. He has particular experience representing individuals and their associated companies.” – Chambers and Partners, 2018

“Gives excellent client care and is very proactive, creative and easy to work with.” – Legal 500, 2017

“A very knowledgeable and very sage individual.” – Chambers and Partners, 2017

“Practice leader Richard Foss is a very good person to have on your side.” – Legal 500, 2016

“A true specialist in commercial fraud claims’. His team has a very strong defence focus and is aided by the firm’s renowned criminal team.” – Legal 500, 2016

“Good tactical skills.” – Legal 500 UK, 2016

“Clients praise Richard Foss for his good tactical skills.” – Legal 500, 2016

“A true specialist in commercial fraud claims.” – Legal 500, 2016

“A safe pair of hands.” – Legal 500 UK, 2015

“Industrious.” – Legal 500 UK, 2015

in the press

• Quoted in Law360 in In-House Legal Teams Predict More Litigation In 2023, January 2023
• Quoted in The Law Society Gazette, In-house teams to feel the pinch – survey, January 2023

Professional societies and memberships

• Richard sits on the City of London Law Society Litigation Sub-Committee and the Committee of the Fraud Lawyers Association (FLA)
• Law Society
• London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA)
• Professional Negligence Lawyers Association (PNLA)