Richard English > Albion Chambers > Bristol, England > Barrister Profile

Albion Chambers
BROAD STREET
BRISTOL
BS1 1DR
England
Richard English photo

Position

Richard was in practice for over eight years prior to relocating to Australia. He subsequently built a successful career in the finance sector, holding senior executive roles specialising in private wealth, corporate advisory and private equity. This professional experience equips Richard with a high level of commercial acumen that compliments his negotiation and advocacy skills. He returns to Chambers with a specialist focus on matrimonial finance.

Career

Called 1995; Middle Temple

Education

LLB Wales

Lawyer Rankings

Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Family: divorce and financial remedy

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1

Richard EnglishAlbion Chambers ‘Richard is always exceptionally well prepared and his knowledge of the law is second to none. He has a very approachable manner and a great rapport with the clients. His advice is clear and his advocacy is exemplary.’ 

Albion Chambers is ‘one of the strongest in the South West’ for divorce and financial remedy work. Richard English, whose ‘advocacy style is both highly persuasive and measured’, has a broad practice which includes applications under Schedule 1 of the Children Act and TLATA. Gemma Borkowski is widely praised for her ‘confident and empathetic’ approach to engaging with clients and regularly handles cases involving pre- and post-nuptial agreements, company assets, trust assets, non-matrimonial property, and complex pension arrangements. Alexander West is a ‘clever advocate respected by the bench’ who has a ‘wonderful manner with clients’.