One of Chambers’ most senior barristers, Richard has considerable experience in professional negligence cases in the construction industry. Richard acts for claimants, defendants and their insurers and has strong expertise in negligence claims against:
- Architects
- Engineers
- Quantity and Building Surveyors
- Project Mangers
- Solicitors (in respect of claims arising out of litigation involving construction / personal injury disputes)
Recent work includes:
- Acting for the defendant architect in a £1m-plus claim brought by the owner of a refurbished mansion following flooding of the property due to the escape of water from the fire suppression system.
- Defending the architect in respect of a claim for alleged negligence in the design and inspection of works to a dwelling house.
- Acting for the claimant in a claim against a quantity surveyor for negligent mismanagement of a construction contract of approx. £1m and negligent advice.
- Acting for the claimant in a claim against his ex-solicitor for damages due to settling liability at too high an element of contributory negligence following a failure to obtain the Police Accident Reconstruction Report.
- Advising the estate of a claimant in respect of an alleged failure by his ex-solicitor to obtain representation by the Official Solicitor for the deceased who was being sued in the High Court for child abuse and was, at the time, psychologically unwell. Issues of breach of duty and causation.
- Advising ATE insurers as to the prospects of success of claims by 51 claimants against a solicitor acting for the claimants in the purchase of shares in a hotel and its business.
- Advising ATE insurers as to the prospects of success of a claim by a claimant against his ex-solicitor and QC for under-settling a personal injury claim for damages for brain injury.
- Advising ATE insurers as to the prospects of success of a claim by the West London Synagogue against accountants following losses caused by a fraudulent employee.
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 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.
