Chambers are pleased to announce that Richard Grimshaw has been appointed by His Majesty the King to the office of Circuit Judge following a competitive recruitment process.
Richard has been at No5 since undertaking pupillage under the supervision of Jonathan Jones KC. Richard specialised in clinical negligence and inquest work, alongside personal injury cases. His focus in recent years has been on high value and complex clinical negligence work for both claimants and defendants. He was also appointed to the Attorney General’s Panel of Counsel undertaking work on behalf of the Government (since 2015), as well as a Senior Junior to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry. He has consistently been ranked in the legal directories for several years, including being ranked as a Band 1 Leading Junior for ‘Clinical Negligence’ and ‘Inquests and Inquiries’ in the most recent edition of the Legal 500 and Chambers UK Bar. He was also shortlisted in the ‘Clinical Negligence Junior of the Year’ category at the Legal 500 Awards 2022.
Richard will primarily be based at the County Court at Walsall but will also sit in the Crown Court in Wolverhampton and at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.
The official announcement can be seen here.
Jonathan Jones KC, Head of Chambers at No5 Barristers Chambers,
“I am incredibly proud to see Richard Grimshaw stepping up to the position of Circuit Judge, a role that reflects his outstanding abilities and dedication to the profession. Since being called to the Bar in 2010, Richard has demonstrated exceptional legal acumen, always striving for excellence in his work. His contributions as a Recorder, Deputy Master and Assistant Coroner have further showcased his judicial capabilities and his commitment to serving the justice system with fairness and integrity.”
William Theaker, Practice Director for Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury at No5, commented as follows:
“Richard’s elevation is a testament to his hard work, professionalism, and the respect he commands among his peers. We will certainly miss his presence at the Bar, but we look forward to seeing the impact he will undoubtedly make in his new judicial role. Wishing him every success as he embarks on this next chapter of his already impressive career.”
