Richard specialises in real estate matters, and acts in both residential and commercial property disputes.

His areas of expertise include: landlord and tenant disputes; freehold covenants; easements; adverse possession; boundary disputes; trespass/nuisance (including tree root damage); and claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996.

He worked as Judicial Assistant to Lord Justice Carnwath between January and March 2010, and is a qualified mediator.

Recent work includes:

  • Two day trial in right of way dispute
  • Injunction hearing in mortgage dispute
  • Advised on dispute about oral joint venture agreement
  • Advised a tenant of commercial premises re validity of break notice
  • Injunction hearing in neighbour dispute – Royal Courts of Justice
  • Hearing re validity of equitable mortgage
  • Possession hearing re protected shorthold tenancy –
  • Advised on interpretation and enforceability of overage clause
  • One day boundary dispute trial

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  • Qualifications & awards:

    • BA (Oxon) Literae Humaniores (First Class); Princess Royal Scholarship (Inner Temple); completed the Advanced Advocacy Course, Keble College, Oxford University (August 2013)

  • Professional memberships:

    • Chancery Bar Association
    • Appointed to the panel of barristers who sit as clerks at Barrister Disciplinary Tribunals (March 2013)

  • Richard Gold 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.