UK Bar
Personal Injury - Scotland (Bar)
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."
Clinical Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
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 can always be relied upon to provide insightful advice on the most complicated legal issues. He has a practical approach and a calm demeanour."
"Richard is great to work with. He is thorough, well prepared and diligent. He is excellent on his feet."
Media Law - Scotland (Bar)
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
"He is very respected by the court."
"Richard is a very intellectual chap who is also very down to earth in the presentation of his work."