Richard specialises in commercial litigation, property litigation and professional negligence.
He frequently appears in the High Court, both led and unled, with substantial experience of complex and high-value trials. Having undertaken pupillage at a leading criminal set, Richard prides himself on his advocacy particularly his cross-examination. Prior to coming to the bar, Richard worked at the Texas Defender Service in Houston representing clients on death row.
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Expertise
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Commercial Litigation & Arbitration
Richard’s commercial practice covers contractual disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, and trusts disputes.
Recent instructions include:
- Ladson NW Limited -v- Sinclair Gardens Investments (Kensington) Limited [2022]
Sole counsel in High Court concerning contractual interpretation
- Gristwood -v- London Borough of Richmond [2022]
Sole counsel in High Court concerning breach of contract
- Iris Tech London Limited -v- Wild Waters Ventures SAS [2022]
Led by Tom Poole QC in cross-jurisdictional commercial case
- Silvercrown Property Services -v- Daud [2022]
Sole counsel in High Court claim concerning a director’s dispute
- Mundy -v- J.H. & R.R. Mundy (Roofing Supplies) [2022]
Led by Peter Knox QC in a dispute about a family trust
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Civil Fraud
Richard is regularly instructed in matters which involve allegations of fraud or dishonesty. Current instructions include:
- Acting for a SIPP investor which alleges a fraud against an unregulated financial adviser.
- Acting for a company alleging fraudulent misrepresentation.
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Real Estate
Richard acts in all areas of property law, including both commercial and residential landlord and tenant law. He has a particular interest in boundary disputes and claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. He is experienced in business rates cases.
Recent instructions include:
- Bickley -v- Bella [2022]
Two-day trial concerning breach of restrictive covenant.
- Green Flag Estates Limited -v- Waris [2022]
Boundary dispute and injunction between two commercial properties
- O’Neill -v- Cheriton Woods Limited [2022]
Nuisance claim concerning tree felling in Wales
- Woolmer -v- Carr [2022]
Enforcement of an easement
- Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes -v- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea [2022]
Sole Counsel in High Court claim concerning tree root nuisance
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Professional Negligence
Richard regularly receives instructions in complicated and extensive claims against a range of professionals but in particular legal professionals and surveyors.
Reported cases include:
- Johnson -v- Beverley Morris & Co [2023]
Defending a conveyancer who was alleged to have been negligent
- Halliwell -v- Mayo Wynne Baxter [2022]
Sole Counsel in High Court acting for the Claimant in an alleged failure to advise in relation to a conveyance
- Ramohlola -v- MK & S UK Limited t/a MK Suri [2021]
Defending a firm alleged to have been negligent in prosecuting an immigration application
- Aslam v Hine [2020]
Sole counsel in High Court acting for the Claimant in an alleged failure by the Defendant to properly represent him at a criminal trial.
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