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Richard Castle

Richard Castle

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Family: Matrimonial Finance

London (Bar)

19 years ranked

Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution

All Circuits

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Richard is a leading practitioner in matrimonial finance cases, including cases with very substantial assets and those involving complex jurisdictional issues. He is very experienced with cases involving corporate and off-shore structures, particularly those in which there is an allegation of non-disclosure of assets. Richard also sits as a Recorder in the Family Court.

Career

Called to the Bar 1998. Recorder 2018.

Professional Memberships

FLBA; South Eastern Circuit.

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Family: Matrimonial Finance - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Richard Castle is a highly respected financial barrister who frequently handles matrimonial disputes involving trusts and complicated finances. He often represents clients before the High Court, where he conducts high-value cases. Castle has experience in jurisdictional disputes and broader cross-border issues.

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Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute Resolution - All Circuits

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Richard Castle is a well-regarded barrister with vast experience of presiding over Private FDRs. He has significant expertise in evaluating matters involving onshore and offshore assets.

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Strengths

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  • The best money junior at the bar.

    Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar

  • Richard Castle is my absolute go-to barrister for financial remedy. He is incisive, clever and direct with clients in a way that carries authority.

    Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar

  • His advice is superb. He is easy to work alongside and his written work is a dream to read. He can make the most convoluted issues in a case easy to understand - judges love him for this.

    Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar

  • Richard has excellent judgement. He reads judges well and advances his case thoughtfully but robustly.

    Family: Matrimonial FinanceUK Bar

  • His indications are clear and pragmatic, and he received direct praise from my client following the Private FDR for his fair and helpful approach.

    Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute ResolutionUK Bar

  • As a judge, he pushes the advocates when necessary and expresses his indications in a way that maximises the chances of settling.

    Family/Matrimonial: Non-Court Dispute ResolutionUK Bar

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