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Personal Injury - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Wilkinson is a consummate professional who is instructed by large insurers in catastrophic injury, fatal accident and costs cases. He is also recognised for his impressive claimant-side practice. His experience in chronic pain litigation is particularly noteworthy, as is his expert handling of fatal accidents, claims involving head injuries and employers' liability disputes. He has further strength in RTA claims.
Strengths
Richard is a very strong senior junior and go-to for serious brain injury work. Clients love him. He is a completely safe pair of hands.
Richard Wilkinson is so calm and unflappable. He will rip his opponent's work to pieces. You really don't want him to be on the other side.
Richard is steely, determined, excellent at drafting and in negotiations, and a dependable advocate.
Richard Wilkinson is an exceptional advocate.
Costs Litigation - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Richard Wilkinson, praised for his mediation skills in costs matters, is instructed by clients on a litigious and advisory basis, representing them in costs disputes in the SCCO and High Court. His areas of focus include commercial law, privacy, clinical negligence and personal injury disputes. He also regularly acts as a costs mediator with CADR.
Strengths
He is very good. He is someone who picks up a case and quickly provides an overview of what is needed.