Richard is our Chairperson and a Partner within our Agri and Estates team. He is recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Partner and by Chambers and Partners as a Notable Practitioner. He plays a fundamental role in our leadership and strategy.
As a Partner within our Agri and Estates team, Richard advises farmers, estate owners and agri-related businesses on a wide range of work, from farm sales and purchases, to wider Wealth and Succession Planning for farming families and trading businesses.
Richard is also our dedicated Banking client care partner. His role is to develop and maintain the best possible relationships with our lender clients, at all levels across their businesses. Richard has extensive experience of advising banks in respect of commercial lending facilities and previously led on the successful appointment of Burnetts to national legal panels for a range of lenders.
Having studied law at the University of Newcastle, Richard officially joined us in 2005, following his successful participation in our Work Experience scheme since 2000. He became our youngest ever Salaried Partner in 2011 at the age of 26, and became an Equity Partner in 2014.
Richard is extremely commercial and always strives for the best outcome for clients. He also has a broad understanding of the agricultural sector.
Richard is absolutely outstanding in his field. He goes above and beyond, has a can-do attitude and always finds a solution to any problem. He is highly regarded throughout the North and beyond.
Chambers UK Legal Guide 2026
