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Richard Liddell KC
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Rick took silk in 2020. He has a wide-ranging practice with particular experience and expertise in: (i) commercial litigation & international arbitration (ii) construction & engineering (iii) professional liability and (iv) sports law.
Many of Rick’s cases have an international dimension and he is frequently instructed in disputes in the Middle East before the DIFC Courts (where he has rights of audience) and in arbitrations.
In addition to acting as an advocate and adviser, Rick is also regularly appointed as Arbitrator.
Rick has been involved in numerous high-profile court cases, including Aspect v Higgins (first ever case on construction adjudication to reach the Supreme Court), Mengiste v Endowment Fund (CA) and The Innovator Litigation (substantial multi-party Commercial Court litigation).
Rick is involved in a number of high-value ICC and LCIA Arbitrations with seats in Dubai, Paris, London and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) with the subject matters ranging from construction to insurance coverage disputes to sports law.
He has also a busy sports practice with his cases spanning the following sports: athletics, basketball, boxing, eventing, football, horseracing, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing and rugby. He has appeared in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and has particular expertise in case involving doping issues.
Career
MA (Cantab); LLM. Called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1999 (Major Scholarship). Tenant at 4 New Square 2000 to date.
Languages
Basic French.
Memberships
BASL; COMBAR; IPBA; PNBA; TECBAR; Chancery Bar Association; LCIA.
Education
Eastbourne College; Pembroke College, Cambridge University (MA; LLM); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC PG Dip in legal skills).
Leisure
Sport, travel, supporting Sunderland FC!
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Sport
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Richard Liddell KC – 4 New Square ‘Richard is the complete package. His advocacy and particularly his cross-examination is fearsome, and his written work is always spot-on. A class act.’
London Bar > Professional negligence
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3Richard Liddell KC –4 New Square ‘Richard is flexible, easy to work with, and accessible.’
London Bar > Construction
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 5Richard Liddell KC – 4 New Square ‘Rick is exceptionally hard-working and client-focused. His advice is clear, concise and commercial. He is easy to work with and clients love his approach.’
Middle East: The English Bar > Commercial
(Leading silks)Ranked: Tier 2Richard Liddell KC – 4 New Square Chambers ‘Richard is a pleasure to work with. He becomes part of the team on matters we have instructed him on and is very responsive. Richard’s key strengths include his meticulous attention to detail and his advocacy skills.’
4 New Square Chambers members have been involved in a wide array of claims, often acting in international arbitration centres and the local UAE courts. Most recently, its members have been involved in insurance, contractual, joint venture, professional negligence, and wrongful termination disputes, as well as large real estate and energy construction contentions. Richard Liddell KC is a ‘master of the detail’ and handles substantial DIFC, LCIA and ICC Arbitration claims – amongst others. Tim Chelmick is ‘unflappable in the face of the most overwhelming issues’, and in recent months has been instructed in multi-faceted shareholder disputes and wrongful termination claims. David Turner KC and Paul Fisher are further names of note in the set.