SILK PROFILE

Richard Handyside KC

UK Bar 2026

Fountain Court Chambers

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

25 years ranked

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

21 years ranked

Group Litigation

All Circuits

5 years ranked

Financial Services

London (Bar)

4 years ranked

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

3 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Fountain Court Chambers

Practice Areas

A wide range of commercial and other civil litigation, including banking and financial services, civil fraud, breach of confidence, competition, conflicts of law, energy, insurance, international arbitration, restitution, professional liability and restitution. Current / recent cases include the Standard Chartered and Entain s.90 / s.90A cases; Eurochem v SocGen (sanctions); Evergrande v PwC International (professional negligence – Hong Kong); M1 Limited v Credit Suisse (dispute over sale of collateral following margin default); RTI v OWH (sanctions; arbitration and challenge to award); JP Morgan International v Werealize.com (call options in shareholders’ agreement); Federal Deposit Insurance Corp v Barclays Bank plc & Ors (alleged collusion between banks to manipulate LIBOR); R v FSCS (on the app. of Manchikalapati) (judicial review; construction of Policyholder Protection Rules); Watchstone Group v PwC (M&A; alleged misuse of confidential information); Moon v Link Fund Solutions (GLO application arising out of the collapse of the Woodford Fund).

Professional Memberships

COMBAR.

Education

Brasenose College, Oxford

BCL 1st Class

1992

Bristol University

LLB Hons 1st Class

1991

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Richard Handyside KC is renowned as a leading player in the banking sphere, having forged an impressive reputation for handling of market-leading cases on behalf of a variety of investment banks and financial institutions. He is particularly noted for his market-leading expertise in issues facing banks arising from the LIBOR manipulation scandal. He has knowledge of disputes relating to the sale of structured notes and film investment schemes. As well as handling the most significant domestic cases, he is also noted for his considerable experience in conducting multi-jurisdictional disputes.

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Group Litigation - All Circuits

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Richard Handyside KC has developed a strong practice defending banks in representative actions and other large-scale litigation concerning exchange rate manipulation or financial product mis-selling.

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Financial Services - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Richard Handyside KC is a popular choice for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and other financial institutions in handling high-profile disputes. He is adept at handling litigation concerning MiFID II, the FSMA and collapsed businesses.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Richard Handyside KC brings his expertise in banking and financial services to bear in banking fraud cases. Many of his matters have international elements, and he frequently acts on behalf of financial providers.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Richard is fantastic, very clear in his advice and has great gravitas in court.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
He is an intelligent and skilled advocate who is clear and approachable for clients.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
Richard is a very impressive advocate - he is quite understated so has excellent credibility before the court.
Banking & FinanceUK Bar
The safest pair of hands around. He is thorough and builds up confidence.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
Richard Handyside has a calm and clear advocacy manner.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
Richard is charming and insightful. He has a lovely manner with clients and great intellectual capacity.
Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar