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Richard Norton

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Personal Injury

Northern (Bar)

9 years ranked

Clinical Negligence

Northern (Bar)

13 years ranked

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UK Bar

Personal Injury - Northern (Bar)

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Richard Norton's personal injury practice focuses on severe injury claims arising from RTAs. He principally acts for claimants, with a focus on advisory work. He is well known for his expertise in cases involving complex expert evidence.

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Clinical Negligence - Northern (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Richard Norton handles a huge range of clinical negligence cases including delayed diagnosis of cancer and surgical negligence claims. He adroitly handles claims concerning injuries leading to long-term disability. He is most often instructed to represent claimants.

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Strengths

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  • Richard Norton has a very effective manner with clients and is an exceptional advocate.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar

  • Richard is excellent and goes beyond expectations.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar

  • Richard is a very accomplished advocate.

    Personal InjuryUK Bar

  • He is methodical, tactically astute and always goes the extra mile.

    Clinical NegligenceUK Bar

  • He is a tough and good advocate.

    Clinical NegligenceUK Bar

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