Biography
Richard is an established family law specialist with a focus on children law.
His practice comprises public law children work, acting on behalf of children, local authorities, parents and other family members.
Richard also represents parents and children in complex private law children work with an emphasis on the international movement of children.
Richard accepts direct access work in appropriate cases.
Family Law
Private Law
Richard's private law practice primarily involves representing clients in the High Court in international cases including both Hague and non-Hague abduction matters. Richard also advises and acts on behalf of parents and children in complex and intractable Children Act 1989 proceedings.
Public Law
Richard regularly represents parties in cases involving serious allegations of harm and abuse and other complex fact-finding matters.
Qualifications
Recorder, South Eastern Circuit
MCIArb, Children’s Arbitrator
M.A. (Oxon) Jurisprudence
Former Executive Committee Member of the Association of Lawyers for Children and of the Bar Council’s Education and Training Committee
Former Visiting Lecturer and Examiner in Family Law at the University of Reading
Testimonials
“Richard is an impressive advocate.”