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Richard Wilcock
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UK Bar
Costs Litigation - All Circuits
Band 3
Well versed in costs and litigation funding, he tends to a client base that includes barristers, solicitors and cost lawyers, as well as public bodies, including the NHS. His caseload takes in matters relating to funding, retainers and assessments, and he has additional experience of providing counsel on Solicitors Act disputes.
Strengths: "Handles the technical aspects of these cases exceptionally well and always gives a fair and reasoned opinion. He is an excellent advocate who is clear and concise, and builds up an excellent rapport with judges."
Recent work: Acted in Andrews v Retro Computer and Others, a case involving challenges by the defendant on matters of conduct during the detailed assessment process under CPR 44.11.
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Practice Areas
Richard specialises in Costs & Commercial Litigation. He draws on over 25 years’ experience as a litigator.
He is instructed by both paying and receiving parties on all aspects of costs, including litigation funding, recoverability of additional liabilities, retainers, cost budgeting and security for costs.
Richard also has a busy practice advising on Solicitor and Client assessments.
He is regularly instructed to draft retainers on behalf of solicitors, including CFAs and Damaged Based Agreements.
Richard appears regularly in the County Court and SCCO on high value detailed assessments. He also has a strong Appellate practice, appearing regularly in all Appellate courts.
Professional Memberships
Northern Commercial Bar Association
Personal
Away from the bar, Richard is a keen aviator, holding a pilot’s licence and being a member of the BAE Systems Flying Club at Wharton, Lancashire. He is also plays jazz bass and piano.
Richard Wilcock
Exchange Chambers
5th Floor
201 Deansgate
Manchester
Lancashire
UK
M3 3NW
UK Bar 2021
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