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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
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.
Strengths
Richard is fantastic, very clear in his advice and has great gravitas in court.
He is an intelligent and skilled advocate who is clear and approachable for clients.
Richard is a very impressive advocate - he is quite understated so has excellent credibility before the court.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
The safest pair of hands around. He is thorough and builds up confidence.
Richard Handyside has a calm and clear advocacy manner.
Richard is charming and insightful. He has a lovely manner with clients and great intellectual capacity.
Richard displays metronomic precision and great composure under pressure. He is a silk who can steer a careful course through a hard case.
Richard Handyside KC is one of my top choices for high-stakes litigation. He is very strategically and commercially aware, as well as a great advocate.
Group Litigation - All Circuits
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.
Strengths
Richard is good with judges. He doesn't over-push his points, and knows how far to go.
Richard is my go-to person. He is very clever and a fantastic advocate.
We used him most in difficult applications because he is a very smooth advocate to whom judges listen. He was easily the best silk in the room.
Financial Services - London (Bar)
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.
Strengths
Richard has a fantastic reputation and is an excellent advocate.
Richard is experienced in the court and his biggest strength is his ability to cut to the heart of the issue.
He is a phenomenal silk, hugely clever and very well respected.
Richard is a very clever advocate who produces excellent documents.
Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
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.
Strengths
He is a safe pair of hands.