Richard is the head of the European Litigation Group and acts for a range of financial institutions, fund managers and multinational corporates on high-value, complex and cross-border disputes. He has a particular focus on finance and securities law-related matters, as well as insolvency and restructuring situations. Richard regularly assists clients with marshalling facts and developing legal strategy in high-stakes disputes. Clients describe him as “knowledgeable and well connected” and “commercially and strategically astute.” Clients also note Richard is “a pleasure to work with” and “great on litigation strategy and gives clear, conservative advice.” He is frequently instructed to act as a strategic litigation adviser on significant disputes, working in conjunction with company and/or local counsel. Richard has represented clients in arbitral and litigation matters in the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions worldwide. He is a qualified Solicitor-Advocate in England, and a CEDR-accredited mediator.