Richard is extremely knowledgeable, puts clients at ease and is an excellent trial advocate.”

The Legal 500 2024, Personal Injury

One of Chambers’ most senior barristers, Richard has extensive experience in high-value claims in clinical negligence and personal injury. Most recently he represented the claimant in a successful claim arising out of the treatment of mental illness.

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.

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Richard is a consummate professional. He is well respected by clients and opponents and is easy to work with, and very approachable. ‘Richard is calm and measured and takes control.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Personal Injury

Richard is a very good trial advocate with courtroom gravitas.’

Legal 500 2023, Personal Injury

Richard is extremely capable, good with clients, thorough with paperwork and always available to discuss issues in cases. He is an expert in cases involving injuries caused by animals.”

Legal 500 2022, Personal Injury

Very able, thorough and good with clients.”

Legal 500 2022, Personal Injury

Richard is very calm, tenacious and thorough. An astute advocate who you really want on your side. He’s a skilled negotiator and a commercially aware practitioner.”

Chambers UK 2021, Personal Injury

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • MA (Cantab), ACI Arb

  • Professional memberships:

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

  • Richard Stead is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.