Richard Waller KC

UK Bar

Richard Waller KC specialises in political risk cases but also handles a wider range of international insurance and reinsurance work, particularly disputes with a large element of fraud. He has significant knowledge of business interruption and property damage claims. Waller is particularly well versed in insurance disputes relating to the financial sector and shipping.

"Richard is easy to work with, he is good on strategic issues and he gets into the weeds of the details when needed."

"Richard is an outstanding advocate. He is commercially aware and is client-focused."

"Richard pays enormous attention to the details and to his preparation. His advocacy is also of exceptional quality."

Richard Waller KC specialises in insurance and reinsurance-related arbitrations, accepting a steady stream of instructions from insurers in high-value disputes including trade credit and political risk policy matters. He is particularly adept at acting in arbitrations under LCIA rules.

"Richard is phenomenal. He's a terrific advocate, really incisive and a pleasure to work with."

Richard Waller KC is a highly regarded practitioner with experience in a range of shipping disputes. He acts in both litigation and arbitrations under LMAA rules, and easily turns his hand to charter party disputes and fraud cases.

"Richard Waller provides clear advice."

"Richard's advocacy, both written and on his feet, is of exceptional quality and he is entirely fair and detailed in all of his submissions. He pays enormous attention to detail."

Richard Waller KC is a leading silk with a broad commercial practice that also covers energy, insurance and shipping. He is adept at handling high-value, multiparty civil fraud litigation involving jurisdictional issues. He stands out for his skill in insurance-related fraud.

"Richard's advocacy, both written and on his feet, is of exceptional quality. He is entirely fair and detailed in all of his submissions."