Richard Gore > Shakespeare Martineau LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Shakespeare Martineau LLP
6 QUEEN SQUARE
BRISTOL
BS1 4JE
England

Work Department

Commercial Litigation

Position

Partner

Career

An experienced litigator, Richard has over 25 years of experience dealing with a range of commercial disputes.

He has particular expertise in high-value disputes involving shareholders and directors, including unfair prejudice petitions and misfeasance claims. He has considerable experience as well in warrant claims, commercial agency disputes and inter-company contractual disputes.

Richard is well regarded as well for his work with commercial landlord and tenant disputes, including dilapidations claims, lease renewals and forfeiture claims. He also acts for clients on breach of director duties claims, commercial agency disputes, Pub Code disputes, professional negligence claims, debt collection and insolvency claims.

Memberships

Richard is an accredited commercial mediator (non practising) and a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers’ Association (PNLA) and South West Landlords’ Association (SWLA).

Lawyer Rankings

South West > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Bristol

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Shakespeare Martineau LLP expanded its footprint in the South West following its merger with Bristol-based firm GL Law in October 2022. Praised as ‘technically sharp with an astute sense of commercial acumen’, Richard Gore leads the team and handles contractual disputes, shareholder litigation and commercial landlord and tenant issues.