Richard Boulton KC

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 3

Offshore

All Circuits

1 Years Ranked

Band 4

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

11 Years Ranked

Band 4

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

London (Bar)

5 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Richard Boulton KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Recognised as a leading silk at the Commercial Bar for high value claims, with particular expertise in offshore “fair value” disputes, IP damages enquiries, and the quantum aspects of investor/state and energy arbitrations. Richard has been instructed in seven s.238 “fair value” cases in the Cayman Islands Grand Court (including three full trials: Nord Anglia, FGL Holdings and most recently 58.com) and three s.106 “fair value” disputes in Bermuda, including Jardine. He recently acted for Warner-Lambert and Pfizer in the combined action by numerous parties for compensation following from the pregabalin/Lyrica litigation, with hearings including the counterfactual assumptions trial ([2021] EWHC 2182 (Ch)). He has led the quantum aspects of several bilateral investment treaty disputes, and acted as counsel in other international arbitration disputes in London, Paris, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. Significant advocacy experience, including leading (as a junior) a five week civil fraud trial in the Commercial Court. He has particular expertise in matters involving expert witnesses, and has cross examined experts across a range of disciplines (engineering, banking, accountancy, environmental waste, shipping, share valuation etc).

Career

Called 2003, Inner Temple; Silk 2011; partner Arthur Andersen 1990-2001; global managing partner, strategy 1997-2000; global managing partner, business consulting 2000-01; global chief information officer 2000-01.

Professional Memberships

Fellow Institute of Chartered Accountants; fellow Academy of Experts.

Publications

‘Cracking the Value Code: How Successful Businesses are Creating Wealth in the New Economy’ (Harper Business 2000).

Personal

MCC and Liverpool FC.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

Offshore - All Circuits

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Richard Boulton KC of One Essex Court is a highly sought-after silk for his expertise in commercial litigation in the Cayman Islands. He is also well versed in undertaking work in Bermuda. Boulton commands a strong practice handling shareholders' dispute cases, particularly in regard to Section 238 merger matters.

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

Band 4

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International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Richard Boulton KC is a distinguished practitioner who brings significant international expertise to bear when handling arbitrations, particularly those with a financial element. He has extensive experience appearing before major arbitral institutions, including the ICC, UNCITRAL, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. He is also noted for his considerable expertise in quantum matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Excellent in every sense of the word, he is super-smart, reliable and cooperative. His knowledge of Section 238 proceedings is unrivalled. The best cross-examiner of valuation experts at the Bar.

Offshore respondent
UK-Bar

He's an excellent advocate and very good at remaining calm under pressure. I've never seen him get riled up by the opposition and instead cuts them down with a well-timed, charming but lethal comment.

Offshore respondent
UK-Bar

Richard was superb. He has a fantastic, unique skill set to bring. He's phenomenally bright and a joy to work with.

Offshore respondent
UK-Bar

Phenomenally bright and a joy to work with.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Richard is great for damages cases.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Richard Boulton is head and shoulders above others in the skill set he brings. His style is extremely methodical, and he is a very able and emotionally intelligent cross-examiner.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK-Bar

Richard is a leading expert on issues of quantum. He is a qualified chartered accountant, which makes him unique. Clients absolutely love his ability to see it from both angles.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK-Bar

Excellent in every sense of the word, he is super-smart, reliable and cooperative. His knowledge of Section 238 proceedings is unrivalled. The best cross-examiner of valuation experts at the Bar.

Offshore respondent
UK-Bar

Richard was superb. He has a fantastic, unique skill set to bring. He's phenomenally bright and a joy to work with.

Offshore respondent
UK-Bar

Phenomenally bright and a joy to work with.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Richard is great for damages cases.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK-Bar

Richard Boulton is head and shoulders above others in the skill set he brings. His style is extremely methodical, and he is a very able and emotionally intelligent cross-examiner.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK-Bar

Richard is a leading expert on issues of quantum. He is a qualified chartered accountant, which makes him unique. Clients absolutely love his ability to see it from both angles.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance respondent
UK-Bar

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About

Practice Areas

Career

Professional Memberships

Publications

Personal

Chambers Review

UK-Bar

Offshore - All Circuits

Individual Editorial

Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

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