As Head of our Private Client Department, Richard divides his time between the firm’s Hull and York offices.

Richard advises clients on a wide range of personal legal requirements from Wills, Powers of Attorney, probate and estate administration to separation and divorce. His experience extends to conducting litigation arising from contested Wills and contentious Court of Protection cases.

A highly experienced family lawyer, Richard assists with the resolution of legal matters arising from relationship breakdown. He also advises clients on the preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, the administration of estates, and in relation to estate and tax planning generally. Richard regularly acts for high net worth individuals including company directors and business owners, or their spouses. Richard is one of a small number of Family Arbitrators in the region, which enables him to accept appointments to adjudicate over disputes between separating couples.