Richard Marshall > Shoosmiths LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Shoosmiths LLP
THE XYZ BUILDING
2 HARDMAN BOULEVARD, SPINNINGFIELDS
MANCHESTER
M3 3AZ
England

Work Department

Commercial Litigation

Position

Richard joined Shoosmiths in March 2014 and has over ten years’ of insurance advisory experience.  He leads the firm’s insurance practice in Manchester and is named as a recommended lawyer in the 2017 edition of Legal 500 in three categories: commercial litigation (Northwest), product liability (London), professional negligence (Northwest).Richard is experienced in a diverse range of insurance policy cover and liability matters encompassing non-disclosure, misrepresentation, breach of warranty and late notification. He acts for both policyholders and insurers alike in addition to regularly advising on the corporate side of policy cover in conjunction with Shoosmiths corporate, commercial contract and real estate teams.

Richard has extensive experience in prosecuting and defending a diverse range of civil claims including property, fire, flood and professional negligence disputes. His practice has particular emphasis on product liability both for insurance and corporate clients and he is regularly instructed to handle complex matters in the High Court and Commercial Court.

Richard offers practical, hands on advice against the backdrop of non-civil considerations such as regulatory issues and alternative forms of redress.  He regularly authors and delivers training for the firm’s clients.

Career

Richard joined Shoosmiths in March 2014 and has over 10 years’ of insurance advisory experience.

Memberships

Law Society of England and Wales

Lawyer Rankings

North West > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Manchester

(Next Generation Partners)

Richard MarshallShoosmiths LLP

London > Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation

The triple-qualified (England, New York and Bermuda) Susie Wakefield heads up Shoosmiths LLP‘s insurance team and is a regular port of call for direct insurers, excess carriers, reinsurers and Lloyd’s coverholders, as well as intermediaries and policyholders. She boasts a strong offering in financial lines, construction, property and casualty, marine and cyber insurance. Other recommended inviduals include Paul Eccles and Richard Marshall for their advice on policy coverage disputes, with particular expertise in those involving public liability.

London > Insurance > Product liability: defendant

Shoosmiths LLP is well-versed in several areas of product regulation including licensing, safety, data and insurance. Typical workstreams for the practice include major disasters, public inquiries, investigation and regulatory enforcement. Phil Ryan is particularly known for his tobacco and e-cigarette expertise while Richard Marshall does product liability work for insured and self-insured entities. Charles Arrand acts for both individuals and well-known national businesses.