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Richard Allingham

Richard Allingham

UK 2026

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 Markel Law LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Transport: Logistics

UK-wide

4 years ranked

About

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UK

Practice Areas

Transport : Logistics UK

Career

Hill Dickinson LLP – Partner, Cargo & Logistics – Also Partner Lead for Responsible Business Exec

April 2008 – Present

PARTNER (2022-2025) - LEGAL DIRECTOR (2015-2022) -SENIOR ASSOCIATE (2013-2015) - ASSOCIATE (2008-2013)

Farleys Solicitors LLP – Paralegal and then Trainee

June 2005 to April 2008

Professional Memberships

Manchester Marine Insurance Association

Leeds Marine Insurance Association

British Association of Cargo Surveyors

Publications

https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/smart-containers

https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/container-tracking

https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/road-haulage-associations-conditions-carriage-2024-update

https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/implications-decarbonisation-initiatives-road-based-logistics-sector

https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/detention-and-demurrage-charging-final-rule

https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/transporting-lithium-ion-batteries-identifying-and-addressing-risks

https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/smart-containers

https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/container-tracking

https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/road-haulage-associations-conditions-carriage-2024-update

https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/implications-decarbonisation-initiatives-road-based-logistics-sector

https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/detention-and-demurrage-charging-final-rule

https://www.hilldickinson.com/insights/articles/transporting-lithium-ion-batteries-identifying-and-addressing-risks

Personal

Health & Fitness - football, golf, padel and running.

Level 1 football coach.

Father to two very active and curious primary aged children.

Charitable fundraising and volunteering. A keen passion to push the change to a sustainable world.

Travel - experiencing new places, cultures and people.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Transport: Logistics - UK-wide

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Richard Allingham is a partner who advises both domestic and international clients across a range of road, rail and sea matters. He has a particular specialism in litigation concerning damage during the carriage of goods.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Richard is a great lawyer - quick to respond and always certain of our needs for each case.

    Transport: LogisticsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • His approach is straightforward and no-nonsense and in plain English, so it is easy to understand for all concerned.

    Transport: LogisticsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Richard is always very responsive and advises on commercially viable solutions.

    Transport: LogisticsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

  • Richard is really approachable and I am always impressed by the breadth of his knowledge across a range of subjects.

    Transport: LogisticsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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