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Richard Wald KC

UK Bar 2026

 39 Essex Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Environment

London (Bar)

Planning

London (Bar)

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Environment - London (Bar)

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Richard Wald KC is an excellent choice for claims of environmental damage, acting for both claimants and defendants. He is particularly in demand for his advice relating to infrastructure work.

Strengths

Richard is very much an environmental specialist.

Richard is a great person who is really approachable, very measured, and has a good rapport with judges.

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Planning - London (Bar)

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Richard Wald KC has written extensively on his specialisms of planning, environmental, energy and administrative law. He acts for both public and private clients. He is noted for his contributions to legal periodicals on a range of subjects including environmental matters, nuclear energy and highways law. He acts in cases involving infrastructure and energy projects, as well as those relating to residential development.

Strengths

He is incredible on his feet, a very quick and agile thinker, and an articulate advocate.

Richard Wald is excellent in his ability to communicate with clients as well as other lawyers.

Richard is a calm and effective advocate who is very approachable and strong in cross-examination.

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