Clinical Negligence
He has advised or represented Claimants and Defendants, including the National Health Service Litigation Authority, in cases of clinical negligence including claims arising out of:
- incorrect advice given in connection with amniocentesis;
- unwanted birth;
- alleged lack of informed consent to surgery;
- failure to diagnose correctly in cases of cardiac disorder, glaucoma and myeloma;
- meningitis;
- failure to diagnose and alleviate compartment syndrome;
- negligent management of heart-lung equipment during paediatric cardiac surgery;
- anaesthetic accidents;
- brain injuries sustained at birth.
Selected Cases
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“He is very experienced, knowledgeable and pragmatic. He gives sound and detailed advice and is very good on the detail.”
Chambers & Partners, 2022
“Extremely knowledgeable in insurance work. Richard is extremely thorough and pays great attention to detail, which is imperative in this type of work. Provides sensible, pragmatic advice for clients and his experience shows through in difficult negotiations. Very much a team player, always works to deadlines and is very efficient.”
Legal 500, 2022
“The perfect QC – a skilful advocate with an excellent knowledge of the law.”
Legal 500, 2021
“He is extremely experienced and very forensic in his approach. His attention to detail is second to none.”
Chambers & Partners, 2021
“Extremely knowledgeable and pays great attention to detail, which is always necessary in indemnity/coverage cases – he draws on his vast experience to find solutions, is calm and unruffled, and a very good advocate.”
Legal 500, 2021
“An extremely experienced barrister who is calm, measured and forensic, as well as extremely quick and responsive. He is very much a team player.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
‘He is very commercially aware. ’
Legal 500, 2020
“His advocacy and client care are first rate.”
Chambers & Partners, 2020
“The consummate QC, there is no better”
Legal 500, 2018
“Highly knowledgeable in his field. Very thorough. He provides a pragmatic analysis of the issues informed by his wealth of experience.”
Legal 500, 2017
“He is held in high regard for his tactical skills and steely determination – you want him on your side.”
Chambers & Partners, 2016
“He’s extremely knowledgeable, easy to talk to and has a very good presence in court – all the things you would look for in a barrister.”
Chambers & Partners, 2016
