Richard Smith instructed in high profile Sepsis Inquest - Jan 2020
Professional Negligence
Richard’s experience in the field of professional negligence primarily focuses on negligence claims against solicitors and barristers, although he has also appeared in cases brought against surveyors, architects and accountants.
View full profile »Richard Smith and Robert Wastell appear in high profile inquest into death of Colette McCulloch - Mar 2019
The inquest into the death of Colette McCulloch began on 6th March 2019. Colette was diagnosed as high functioning on the autistic spectrum and was under the care of a residential care home when she...
The Liability of Private Hospitals & Clinics: Lessons from the Paterson Litigation - Nov 2018
This seminar will look at developments in the law relating to vicarious liability following the Paterson Litigation. A hypothetical case study will be debated between a claimant and defendant team of...
Inquest into death of student from Meningitis - Jun 2018
Richard Smith represented the family at this widely publicised inquest into the death of Lauren Sandell. He was instructed by Anna Brothers of Leigh Day. Lauren Sandell was a few weeks into her...
Verdict of Neglect From Coroner in City Banker’s Death In Private Hospital - Oct 2016
