Richard specialises in the following:
Commercial Litigation including:
- corporate litigation relating to sale and purchase disputes
- breaches of warranty
- commercial contract disputes including banking and finance
Professional Negligence including:
- claims relating to and against solicitors, accountants, surveyors, architects, insurance brokers, financial advisers etc.
- Insurance and insurance terms
Sports law including:
- sporting bodies on competitor discipline
- sports tribunal advice on competition rules and regulations
Cases in which he has been involved include the following:
- Court of Arbitration for Sport - International Paralympic Committee -v- World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) & Brockman. Richard acted for the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and Mr Brockman. The case was decided in favour of Mr Brockman.
- Sports Dispute Resolution Panel - Richard acted for the BEF regarding an appeal to the panel by an international showjumper relating to the use of prohibited substances.
- Sports Tribunal work - several cases advising sports governing bodies on disciplinary and regulatory issues, including breaches of competition rules, child protection issues and use of prohibited substances by competitors.
Richard has wide experience in dealing with High Court actions, Arbitration & Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Background
After gaining his degree from Hull University, Richard trained with Wm Bache. He joined Wright Hassall in 1990 and became a partner in 1992. He is currently joint deputy managing partner.
Interests
Richard enjoys yachting, squash, singing, scuba diving and golf.
