Trinity Chambers

Family: Public Law & Children

• Public Law Children
• Deprivation of Liberty Children
• International Family Law
• Private Law Children

Richard is regarded as an accomplished problem solver, noted for his well-considered arguments and his sensitivity to the needs of his clients and also his tribunal. He can be relied upon to provide timely reasoned advice in a manner tailored to his audience and has a kind and patient approach to lay clients rooted in a desire to dispel the anxieties that inevitably arise during Court proceedings.

The majority of Richard’s time is taken up with children law, in particular care and adoption proceedings, abduction proceedings, cases involving international relocation of children, wardship proceedings and the deprivation of liberty. He has a particular interest in cases involving head injuries to infants and special guardianship orders.

His caseload includes applications for forced marriage protection orders, female genital mutilation, serious sexual assaults, allegations of trafficking and fabricated illness.

In addition to regularly representing local authorities, children, parents and relatives at all levels of the Family Court and in the Court of Appeal, Richard has also recently appeared in the Supreme Court of St Helena on behalf of the Attorney General/Directorate of Social Services.

Since its launch in July 2022 Richard has frequently appeared in the National Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) List on behalf of local authorities from across the country.
MEMBERSHIPS

• Family Law Bar Association
• Essex Family Justice Board
• Inner Temple

EDUCATION

• BA Joint Hons University of York
• CPE College of Law
• BVC Inns of Court School of Law

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Richard is accredited by the Bar Council to provide advice direct to individuals under the public access scheme, which he does on a regular basis.

Richard's interests outside of Chambers include film, falconry, sailing and cooking.