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Richard qualified as a solicitor in 2002 and was promoted to partner in January 2010. Richard is recommended as a "Leader in his field" in the Chambers Independent Guide to the Legal Profession and is described as a “standout lawyer” in the Legal 500 directory.
Specialising in all aspects of employment law for businesses and individuals, Richard has a strong employer client base and regularly advises on discrimination issues, complex redundancies, re-organisations and business transfers. He often gives seminars and training sessions on a range of topical employment issues which clients acknowledge as being “interesting and beneficial”.
In Chambers & Partners directory, Richard has been described by a client as “superb in his approach, exceedingly knowledgeable and really understands business“.
Examples of Richard’s recent work includes:
Helping my clients successfully manage their workforce is what motivates me. Employment Law is awash with traps and pitfalls for employers and by working as part of their team, I am able to help clients steer their businesses through successfully
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