Jenni Richards KC

UK Bar

Jenni Richards KC is a pre-eminent silk who acts for claimants, public interest groups and local authorities in community care matters. She is an expert across a broad range of cases, and is particularly good at cases involving regulatory processes, compliance with the Human Rights Act and budgetary decision-making.

"Jenni is very able and very experienced."

Jenni Richards KC is a standout silk who acts on behalf of public bodies and individuals. She is also regularly instructed to act on behalf of public interest groups in cases covering all issues relating to public law. She is particularly adept at handling high-profile and complex cases under the Mental Capacity Act, many of which involve difficult issues regarding medical treatment, deprivation of liberty and capacity.

"Jenni is outstanding and incredibly helpful."

Jenni Richards KC is deeply experienced in all forms of investigation into death, wrongdoing or clinical error involving the NHS or other health or social care providers. Her strong command of this area of law, coupled with her public law and human rights expertise, was recognised in her appointment as lead counsel to the Infected Blood Inquiry.

"Jenni is outstanding in all regards - her commitment, dedication, responsiveness, drafting, clear advice and advocacy."

"She is absolutely extraordinary in her abilities and work ethic. She is a real force of nature."

"Jenni can consume a large amount of evidence in a short time. She is practical and understands clients' needs."

Jenni Richards KC enjoys a solid reputation for her work in public law, including matters relating to local authority vires, civil liberties and regulatory law. A highly experienced practitioner, she acts predominantly for local government bodies and public interest groups. She is regularly instructed in cases involving healthcare and mental health issues.

"Jenni is an outstanding barrister who's incredibly helpful."

Jenni Richards KC is a highly respected silk whose disciplinary practice covers a wide range of areas, including the financial, legal and healthcare sectors. She has extensive experience representing both regulators and defendants, and draws upon her deep knowledge of public law to inform her regulatory work.

"Jenni stands out as incredibly effective, concise and powerful."

"Jenni gets the ear of the court and knows how to work an argument. She gives straight analysis."

Jenni Richards KC's wide-ranging public and administrative law practice focuses on major judicial reviews challenging aspects of health and community care provision. She is frequently instructed by individuals, NGOs and trade unions. She has also acted as lead counsel to the Infected Blood Inquiry.

"Jenni is an excellent advocate who gives practical and strategic advice."

"Jenni has a very subtle but powerful advocacy style; she carefully and methodically builds up hugely persuasive arguments."

"Jenni easily grapples with difficult and complex issues, explaining difficulty principles and strategies patiently to lay clients. She is a pleasure to work with."

Jenni Richards KC is a respected human rights silk who routinely acts for both claimants and defendants. She demonstrates great skill across a number of areas, including local government, prison law and community care. She has additional capability in matters stemming from mental health and education law. She regularly appears at the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, and is lead counsel to the Infected Blood Inquiry.

"Jenni is a go-to for advice and advocacy in significant cases."