Richard Blakeley KC

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

Band 2

Sanctions

All Circuits

9 Years Ranked

Band 4

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

8 Years Ranked

Band 4

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

6 Years Ranked

Band 6

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

13 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

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."

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Sanctions - All Circuits

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.

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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

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.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

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.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Band 6

Work Highlights

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

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Richard gives sound, commercial and pragmatic advice. His strongest attribute is his work ethic. His cross-examination is very good and he is absolutely fantastic.

Sanctions respondent
UK Bar

Richard is very focused and easy to work with. He has an amazing intellect and gets on top of the details so quickly.

Sanctions respondent
UK Bar

Richard is an extraordinary talent. His powers of analysis are first class. He is a pleasure to work with and is brilliant with clients.

Sanctions respondent
UK Bar

His advocacy is really clear, he is very good and very mature in terms of his submissions.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK Bar

He is very committed to his clients, user-friendly and always knows what the judge needs to hear.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK Bar

Richard is exceptionally bright, a brilliant advocate and a master tactician.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK Bar

Richard Blakeley KC is exceptionally bright, a brilliant advocate and a master tactician.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

His cross-examination was impressive.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

His written advocacy is excellent.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

A very user-friendly barrister and a compelling advocate. Clients like him a lot.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

His cross-examination is impressive.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

Richard gives sound, commercial and pragmatic advice. His strongest attribute is his work ethic. His cross-examination is very good and he is absolutely fantastic.

Sanctions respondent
UK Bar

Richard is very focused and easy to work with. He has an amazing intellect and gets on top of the details so quickly.

Sanctions respondent
UK Bar

Richard is an extraordinary talent. His powers of analysis are first class. He is a pleasure to work with and is brilliant with clients.

Sanctions respondent
UK Bar

His advocacy is really clear, he is very good and very mature in terms of his submissions.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK Bar

He is very committed to his clients, user-friendly and always knows what the judge needs to hear.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK Bar

Richard is exceptionally bright, a brilliant advocate and a master tactician.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK Bar

Richard Blakeley KC is exceptionally bright, a brilliant advocate and a master tactician.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

His cross-examination was impressive.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

His written advocacy is excellent.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

A very user-friendly barrister and a compelling advocate. Clients like him a lot.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

His cross-examination is impressive.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

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Richard Blakeley KC

UK Bar Guide 2026

Sanctions + 3 more rankings

About

Practice Areas

Chambers Review

UK Bar

Sanctions - All Circuits

Individual Editorial

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Work Highlights

Strengths

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