Ranked in 4 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Sanctions

All Circuits

9 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

8 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

6 Years Ranked

6

Band 6

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

13 Years Ranked

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Provided by Richard Blakeley KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Richard Blakeley KC is a commercial specialist with particular expertise in civil fraud and bribery, cross-border disputes, claims governed by foreign law, banking, and competition law. Richard was appointed King’s Counsel in 2024 and is described in the directories as a “mega star for the future”. He is noted for his advocacy, as “an absolute superstar who is not only on top of the law and the facts, but is also a fierce cross-examiner," and as a silk who is “tenacious, robust and capable of producing performances that blow you away."

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Sanctions - All Circuits

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Richard Blakeley KC acts in appeals against sanctions listings and associated damages claims, often representing banks. He has strong expertise in commercial matters relating to sanctions law.


Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Richard Blakeley KC is a skilled barrister with a solid financial practice involving cases relating to breaches of duty, LIBOR-related disputes and bond issues. He acts on both the claimant and defendant sides, and is further adept at handling mis-selling claims. Clients include major investment banks and government bodies.


Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Richard Blakeley KC handles complex multi-jurisdictional fraud disputes arising from allegations of conspiracy, corruption and misrepresentation. He is familiar with obtaining and opposing freezing injunctions.


Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

6
Band 6
Work Highlights

An incredibly friendly, bright and efficient man whose advocacy is really clear.

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