Profile
Work Department
Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Construction & Engineering, Inquests & Public Inquiries, Personal Injury, Professional Negligence, Property Damage & Insurance Disputes
Career
Call : 1979
One of Chambers’ most senior barristers, Richard has an extensive practice which encompasses personal injury, clinical negligence, professional negligence claims and property damage matters, including a number of high profile cases. Richard’s practice is also complemented by his highly sought-after expertise in construction disputes.
Renowned for his skills as an excellent advocate, Richard always commands respect and attention in Court. His reputation means he is regularly called to represent clients at joint settlement meetings and mediations in negotiating resolutions in high-value cases.
Richard also acts as a mediator.
Richard shares his experience and expertise through lectures given to legal professionals and organisations across the country. He is willing to tailor seminars to suit individual requirements.
Memberships
- Personal Injury Bar Association
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Technology
- Construction Bar Association
Education
University of Cambridge (MA); ACI Arb.
Richard is also a trained mediator.
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Testimonials
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- 'Fantastic clerks. Adam Marston and Hugh Maguire are a joy to work with.'
- 'Hugh Maguire and Adam Marston are fantastic - very friendly and approachable and very organised.'
- 'Adam Marston is always on hand to deal with any queries and is very helpful, friendly and efficient.'
- 'The personal injury clerks are fantastic - very responsive and helpful.'
- 'The personal injury department at St John's always have high-quality counsel available.'
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