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Personal Injury - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Pugh KC has expertise in a wide array of personal injury matters, including industrial disease and road traffic accident claims, with complementary skill in employment liability. He acts for both pursuers and defenders in complex, high-value claims. He has experience advocating before the Inner and Outer Houses, as well as in the Supreme Court.
Strengths
Richard provides excellent notes, outlining key legal points and highlighting practical advice. He is excellent with clients, inspiring confidence in his ability to resolve cases.
Media Law - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Pugh of Compass Chambers has a broad commercial practice with notable strength in media law. He is particularly adept at handling defamation claims involving the use of social media.
Strengths
Richard is a very intellectual chap who is also very down to earth in the presentation of his work.
He is very respected by the court.
Clinical Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Pugh KC is a dual expert in personal injury and clinical negligence who provides representation to both pursuers and defenders. He tackles a range of complex claims, including those involving birthing injuries and severe cases of paraplegia.
Strengths
Richard is great to work with. He is thorough, well prepared and diligent. He is excellent on his feet.
Richard can always be relied upon to provide insightful advice on the most complicated legal issues. He has a practical approach and a calm demeanour.