Criminal Regulatory & Environmental
He has advised and represented clients in connection with Health and Safety criminal proceedings, including prosecutions arising out of: electrocution, the escape of asbestos during demolition work, a swimming pool fatality, building site collapse, factory accidents.
Selected Cases
- R v Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd & Bingham Davis Ltd – The defence of the structural engineer involved in the collapse of a tower crane.
- R v York College – The defence of the management of a nursery in which a fatality had occurred.
- HSE v Powys County Council – The defence of a local authority in whose swimming pool a near-fatality had occurred.
Recommendations
“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
