Richard is reliable and gives bulletproof advice. He is pragmatic and very easy to work with.”

LEGAL 500 2022, COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Richard specialises in matters concerning agriculture and rural affairs, and has extensive experience of working on cases relating to property damage, defective equipment, accidents on farmland and with farming machinery. Property damage may arise from flooding, landslip and subsidence amongst other causes.

Problems often encountered on farms can arise from defective buildings, equipment or plant.  The impact on farming operations of such problems needs to be understood: for example, the consequences a defective milking parlour can have upon milk production, the incidence of mastitis, infertility and culling all need to be recognised and understood.

Richard has undertaken many such cases.  He has also acted in numerous cases concerning accidents on farms involving animals, farming equipment and working practices.  He has particular experience of accidents arising from falling trees and from cattle handling.

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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

He is a strong pair of hands, easy to work with and very good with clients.”

CHAMBERS UK 2022, CONSTRUCTION

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

A consummate advocate who is able to perfectly judge the right approach and always has the ear of the court.”

Legal 500 2021, Commercial Litigation

He is extremely experienced and capable.”

CHAMBERS UK 2021, CONSTRUCTION

Respected barrister whose construction practice focuses on claims concerning the professional negligence of engineers, surveyors and architects, typically acting for claimants. He also offers deep knowledge of the insurance elements of property damage cases. ‘He is very able in court.’ ‘He has a very loyal following.’ “

Chambers UK 2020, Construction

Highly recommended for Animals Act cases.”

Legal 500 2020, Personal Injury

Recommended for cases involving professional negligence or property damage incurred during construction.”

Legal 500 2020, Construction

Richard is highly experienced in a variety of issues, including Animals Act claims and construction site accidents. He is an excellent advocate, a skilled negotiator and a very commercially aware practitioner.’ ‘He gives very clear advice, is very approachable and is very good on paper.“

chambers uk 2020, 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.