Richard has practised in the field of Personal Injury law acting for both Claimants and Defendants, since qualifying in 1993.

He has been a member of the SRA Personal Injury Panel since 2001 and an accredited APIL Senior Litigator since 2008.

He has experience across a range of Personal Injury claims including road traffic accidents, accidents at work and public liability claims. He now concentrates predominantly on industrial disease work, including industrial deafness, work related upper limb disorder, hand arm vibration syndrome and asbestos related injury.

Richard enjoys the diversity of work as a Personal Injury lawyer and derives great satisfaction from achieving the best outcomes for clients.

Richard has acted on behalf of severely injured Claimants and has settled several high value claims including that of a cyclist who was injured when he cycled across the path of an oncoming car late one night. The cyclist suffered severe head injuries and was left in a persistent vegetative state with reduced life expectancy. The case settled for £1 million shortly before trial, after apportionment for liability.

Richard has found that his experience as a Defendant lawyer has greatly benefited his work representing Claimants. Richard enjoys the diversity of work as a personal injury lawyer and derives great satisfaction from achieving the best outcomes possible for clients as quickly as possible.

Outside of work Richard enjoys reading, tennis and walking in the Cotswolds and Lake District.