4 King's Bench Walk

Crime

Barrister, Head of Crime

Richard is an experienced criminal advocate, who maintains both strong defence and prosecution practices. He is instructed across the breadth of the criminal law, including high profile homicides, sexual offences and fraud. Recent instructions have included both led and leading work in complex multi-handed matters.

He is known for his meticulous preparation and persuasive advocacy to judiciary and juries alike. He was described in the Legal 500 2023 entry as “an exceptional barrister. He has a very keen legal mind which he puts to great effect in court.”

Richard is a RASSO prosecutor and the Head of Crime of 4KBW.