Richard Howell

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 4

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

3 Years Ranked

Band 4

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

London (Bar)

1 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Richard Howell

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Richard practices across the full range of public and administrative law, civil liberties and human rights, including public international law. He has acted in a number of important and high-profile cases including R (Miller) v Prime Minister; All Saints Spring Park PCC v Church Commissioners; and R (Volkswagen) v Competition and Markets Authority. He is a member of the Attorney General’s C Panel. Richard also specialises in competition law, notably statutory judicial reviews in merger and subsidy control cases, and accepts instructions in commercial cases. He has appeared led at all levels up to the Supreme Court and Privy Council and unled in the Court of Appeal, High Court, Upper Tribunal, and Competition Appeal Tribunal.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Richard Howell has amassed an impressive body of experience in judicial reviews focusing on trade policy and the regulation of markets. Among other notable cases, he has been involved in R (British Sugar) v Secretary of State for International Trade, a leading post-Brexit case on state aid.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Richard Howell is a highly regarded junior who regularly assists in complex civil liberties issues, such as freedom of expression, the extent of police powers and search warrants, and prisoners rights. He is a member of the Attorney General's C-Panel of counsel.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Richard is one of the most talented people I've come across. He deals with very complex issues in short periods of time. He sees the arguments and difficult points much quicker than others.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Richard is an exceptionally bright and technical lawyer.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

I was very impressed with Richard on a very complex and urgent case.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Richard is extremely cerebral, has real intellect and will be a superstar. His written work is flawless.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Richard is a very promising junior with an eye for detail. He is very responsive and user-friendly.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

He is a proper genius. He will get through twice as much work as anyone else and is one of the absolute top brains. He will go to the very top.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK Bar

I love him. He is very down-to-earth and he has a massive brain.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK Bar

He is superb, fearless and has excellent judgement. For his call, he is the most knowledgeable barrister in all fields that I have ever seen.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK Bar

If I had to use one word for Richard, it would be "brilliant"! He is very much a titan of the Bar in the making. His ability to pick things up and immediately get up to speed is really impressive.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK Bar

Richard is one of the most talented people I've come across. He deals with very complex issues in short periods of time. He sees the arguments and difficult points much quicker than others.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Richard is an exceptionally bright and technical lawyer.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

I was very impressed with Richard on a very complex and urgent case.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Richard is extremely cerebral, has real intellect and will be a superstar. His written work is flawless.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Richard is a very promising junior with an eye for detail. He is very responsive and user-friendly.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

He is a proper genius. He will get through twice as much work as anyone else and is one of the absolute top brains. He will go to the very top.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK Bar

I love him. He is very down-to-earth and he has a massive brain.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK Bar

He is superb, fearless and has excellent judgement. For his call, he is the most knowledgeable barrister in all fields that I have ever seen.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK Bar

If I had to use one word for Richard, it would be "brilliant"! He is very much a titan of the Bar in the making. His ability to pick things up and immediately get up to speed is really impressive.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights respondent
UK Bar

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Richard Howell

UK Bar Guide 2026

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About

Practice Areas

Chambers Review

UK Bar

Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Strengths

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