Richard is a senior litigation partner. He has been a partner at the firm since 1986, and formerly headed the dispute resolution department. He has more than 25 years' experience in civil litigation.
He acts on a wide range of commercial disputes for many of the firm's major corporate and local authority clients. His experience includes banking, contract, insurance, professional liability, company and securities, insolvency, negligence, and property litigation.
Richard regularly appears in court as sole or lead counsel. He also acts as instructing solicitor and assisting counsel to a number of New Zealand's most prominent Queen's Counsel.
Richard is also experienced in arbitration and mediation. He actively seeks cost-effective, practical, and innovative strategies and solutions to disputes.
- Chambers Global Dispute Resolution 2012 - Leading Lawyer
- Asia Pacific Legal 500 Dispute Resolution 2010 - Leading Lawyer
- PLC Which Lawyer? Dispute Resolution 2011 - Leading Lawyer
- The International Who's Who Legal Commercial Litigation 2010 - Leading Lawyer
Examples of Work
- Land contamination issues on Auckland's Western Reclamation project
- Claims against statutory supervisor for alleged breach of duty under the Securities Act
- Compensation claims in respect of a number of significant Public Works Act land acquisitions
- Tax avoidance litigation concerning cross-border structured finance transactions
- Claims for professional negligence against auditors
- Claim against inspector for alleged breach of duty under New Zealand Stock Exchange Rules and Regulations
Other Credentials
- Association of Dispute Resolvers (LEADR) - Member
