Richard is extremely knowledgeable, puts clients at ease and is an excellent trial advocate.”

The Legal 500 2024, Personal Injury

Richard represents interested parties at Inquests and Inquiries. He provides guidance, advice and representation throughout the whole Inquest process and regularly acts in cases where deaths has resulted from either a fatal workplace accidents or industrial disease.

Recent work includes:

  • Representing the wife and dependants of a lorry driver killed in the M5 crash allegedly caused by smoke from a firework display.  Richard represented the family at the Inquest and subsequently in civil proceedings, claiming under the Fatal Accidents Act.

Directory Quotes

Richard is a consummate professional. He is well respected by clients and opponents and is easy to work with, and very approachable. ‘Richard is calm and measured and takes control.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Personal Injury

Richard is extremely capable, good with clients, thorough with paperwork and always available to discuss issues in cases. He is an expert in cases involving injuries caused by animals.”

Chambers UK 2022, Personal Injury

Very able, thorough and good with clients.”

LEGAL 500 2022, PERSONAL INJURY

Richard is very calm, tenacious and thorough. An astute advocate who you really want on your side. He’s a skilled negotiator and a commercially aware practitioner.”

CHAMBERS UK 2021, PERSONAL INJURY

Richard is very user friendly and always provides sound, measured advice. He is an experienced and first-rate advocate.”

Legal 500 2021, Personal Injury

Richard is highly experienced in a variety of issues, including Animals Act claims and construction site accidents. He focuses on matters involving brain and spinal injuries. ‘He is an excellent advocate, a skilled negotiator and a very commercially aware practitioner.’ ‘He gives very clear advice, is very approachable and is very good on paper.’ “

Chambers UK 2020, Personal Injury

Highly recommended for Animals Act cases.”

Legal 500 2020, PERSONAL INJURY

An excellent advocate.”

Legal 500 2019, Personal Injury

Richard is very strong in negotiations. He is excellent with clients and very easy to work with.”

Chambers UK 2019, Personal Injury

Richard is highly experienced in a variety of issues, including Animals Act claims and construction site accidents. He focuses on matters involving brain and spinal injuries. ‘Highly adept in all areas, but in particular in advocacy, tactical assessment and client handling.’ ‘Very experienced.’ ”

Chambers UK 2018, Personal Injury
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • MA (Cantab), ACI Arb
  • Professional memberships:

    • Personal Injury Bar Association
    • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Technology
    • Construction Bar Association
  • Richard Stead is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.