Clinical Negligence

Richard is instructed on behalf of both Claimants and Defendants in cases of clinical negligence of all types. He has a broad experience and active caseload including multi-million pound claims and is involved in claims at all stages from pre-action to trial. He frequently advises on substantive matters of liability and quantum, as well as on procedural and interlocutory matters. He also appears at inquests for families and medical professionals in cases where there is a suggestion that death could have resulted from clinical error.

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“Very good at tactical considerations, calm and empathetic manner with clients, and a great all rounder.”

Legal 500 2022

“Intelligent, approachable and consistently excellent. He produces high-quality work, is easy to work with and great with clients.”

Chambers &; Partners 2022

“He is an excellent all-rounder: brilliant in conference and in putting clients at ease and explaining complicated legal concepts to clients (and experts) in an accessible way. He is fiercely intelligent and is very good at testing the strength of expert evidence.”

Legal 500 2022

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Education

  • MA (Cantab) Law

Memberships

  • PIBA
  • PNBA

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