Richard has substantial experience in dealing with industrial disease litigation and a substantial part of his personal injury practice is such work.
Cases that he has undertaken in the last year include:-
- Asbestos related cases. Fatal accident and non fatal accident claims involving mesothelioma and asbestosis. Pleural plaques claims. Claims involving exposure to asbestos 60 years ago.
- COSHH claims. Industrial asthma claims. Claims involving exposure to latex and gluteraldehyde. Claims involving chemical explosions.
- Upper limb disorder claims. VWF claims. Repetitive strain claims. Claims involving unsafe systems of work.
- Noise induced deafness claims.
- Stress at work claims. claims involving excessive workload, lack of managerial support and bullying in the workplace.
- Richard has considerable experience in the area of civil procedure regarding such claims. He has undertaken work in the last year on cases involving limitation, admissions, service, companies being restored to the Register and issues relating to provisional damages.
Recommendations
“Richard has a great ability to see the strengths and weaknesses of a case and to explain them fairly to clients. He is firm and tenacious in negotiations, thorough in his analysis of cases, and excellent at turning work round promptly and at being available to give advice by phone or email.”
Legal 500 2023
“He is extremely commercially aware and works hard to achieve the best results for his clients.” “Richard is a great advocate. He delivers advice in a straightforward, concise manner.”
Chambers UK 2023
“A very able and experienced barrister with sound judgement.”
Chambers UK 2022
“Richard always has excellent turnaround times for papers and is willing to provide advice even on very short notice. He has a pragmatic approach to resolving disputes, with a good understanding from both Claimant and Defendant perspectives.”
Legal 500 2022
“An excellent advocate.” “His knowledge of procedure and practice is second to none.”
Chambers UK 2021 (Personal Injury)
“He knows exactly what he wants from a witness and his instinct for a settlement is remarkable.”
Legal 500 2021 (Personal Injury)
“A highly impressive negotiator.”
Legal 500 2020
“He’s creative, user-friendly and has a great breadth of experience.” “He’s reliable, thorough and a very safe pair of hands.”
Chambers UK 2020
Appointments
Legal Assessor to the Hearing Aid Council of Great Britain which disciplines hearing aid dispensers for irregularities in pursuance of this work.
Qualifications
Christ Church Oxford (BA)
