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
“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
He manages expectations well, gives it to the client straight and is charming in court and in conference. He is confidence-inspiring and intellectually rock hard. Unflappable, easy to talk to and responsive”.
Chambers & Partners 2015
“Very well versed in insurance policy disputes.”
Legal 500 2015
“He has gravitas and a superbly sharp legal brain.”
Legal 500 2015
“Rated very highly across a range of professional negligence disputes.”
Legal 500 2015
Richard “has an astonishing grasp of detail.”
Chambers & Partners 2014
“A very sophisticated operator [with] great client skills.”
Chambers & Partners 2014
“Recommended for issues pertaining to product liability.”
Legal 500 2014
“A pre-eminent leader in the defendant personal injury market.”
Chambers & Partners 2013