Direct Access Barrister
Richard John Whitehouse
Direct Access Barrister
Richard John Whitehouse
Prior to transferring to the Bar, Richard was a Solicitor-Advocate and Head of the Commercial Dispute Resolution team at a large Bristol-based law firm. Richard specialised in commercial disputes and professional negligence claims. He is an experienced litigator, negotiator and advocate.
Area of Law
Commercial
Richard has an extensive commercial practice that covers all types of business and commercial disputes, with a particular emphasis on contract, misrepresentation, partnership and director disputes. He regularly advises and represents businesses in both the County Court and High Court.
Professional Negligence
Richard has particular expertise in relation to professional negligence cases. He has extensive experience of dealing with claims against all professionals including; barristers, solicitors, accountants, brokers, insurers, architects, surveyors and other construction specialists.
Property
Richard has advised and represented clients on a wide range of property disputes, including boundary disputes and nuisance claims.
Richard is regularly instructed to make and oppose applications for injunctions relating to property.
What sort of work do I do?
Richard has particular expertise in:
Commercial disputes
Professional risk (including claims against solicitors, accountants and surveyors)
Insurance disputes
Misrepresentation claims
Partnership disputes
Property law.
Who do I work for?
Businesses and individuals