Richard Cartwright

Practice Areas

Richard Cartwright was called to the Bar in 1994. He previously worked as a chartered accountant for KPMG specialising in media and technology. His skill set features a facility with accounting information which instructing solicitors have found useful.

He specialises in high value personal injury claims, particularly those with complex loss of earnings calculations. He has considerable experience in birth trauma litigation, including cerebral palsy of varying aetiology and Erb’s Palsy.

His caseload regularly features £20 million plus claims. A recent settlement in which he was involved exceeded £30 million. He regularly appears against Leading Counsel.

At Devereux Chambers he works exclusively for Claimants.

Career

Called 1994. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Chartered Accountants. Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) University of Manchester

Professional Memberships

PIBA; PNBA; AvMA.

Personal

Away from the Bar his interests are travel, music, rugby and adventures on two and four wheels. He has competed in the Mille Miglia and Mongol rallies.