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About
Provided by Richard Boulton KC
Practice Areas
Recognised as a leading silk at the Commercial Bar for high value claims, with particular expertise in offshore “fair value” disputes, IP damages enquiries, and the quantum aspects of investor/state and energy arbitrations. Richard has been instructed in seven s.238 “fair value” cases in the Cayman Islands Grand Court (including three full trials: Nord Anglia, FGL Holdings and most recently 58.com) and three s.106 “fair value” disputes in Bermuda, including Jardine. He recently acted for Warner-Lambert and Pfizer in the combined action by numerous parties for compensation following from the pregabalin/Lyrica litigation, with hearings including the counterfactual assumptions trial ([2021] EWHC 2182 (Ch)). He has led the quantum aspects of several bilateral investment treaty disputes, and acted as counsel in other international arbitration disputes in London, Paris, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. Significant advocacy experience, including leading (as a junior) a five week civil fraud trial in the Commercial Court. He has particular expertise in matters involving expert witnesses, and has cross examined experts across a range of disciplines (engineering, banking, accountancy, environmental waste, shipping, share valuation etc).
Career
Called 2003, Inner Temple; Silk 2011; partner Arthur Andersen 1990-2001; global managing partner, strategy 1997-2000; global managing partner, business consulting 2000-01; global chief information officer 2000-01.
Professional Memberships
Fellow Institute of Chartered Accountants; fellow Academy of Experts.
Publications
‘Cracking the Value Code: How Successful Businesses are Creating Wealth in the New Economy’ (Harper Business 2000).
Personal
MCC and Liverpool FC.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Richard Boulton KC of One Essex Court is a highly sought-after silk for his expertise in commercial litigation in the Cayman Islands. He is also well versed in undertaking work in Bermuda. Boulton commands a strong practice handling shareholders' dispute cases, particularly in regard to Section 238 merger matters.
Richard Boulton KC is a distinguished practitioner who brings significant international expertise to bear when handling arbitrations, particularly those with a financial element. He has extensive experience appearing before major arbitral institutions, including the ICC, UNCITRAL, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. He is also noted for his considerable expertise in quantum matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He's an excellent advocate and very good at remaining calm under pressure.I've never seen him get riled up by the opposition and instead cuts them down with a well timed, charming but lethal comment."
"Richard was superb. He has a fantastic, unique skillset to bring. He's phenomenally bright and a joy to work with."
"Richard is excellent in every sense of the word. He is super-smart, reliable and cooperative. His knowledge of s.238 proceedings is unrivalled. The best cross-examiner of valuation experts at the Bar."
"Richard is great for damages cases."
"Phenomenally bright and a joy to work with."
"Richard Boulton is head and shoulders above others in the skill set he brings. His style is extremely methodical, and he is a very able and emotionally intelligent cross-examiner."
"Richard is a leading expert on issues of quantum. He is a qualified chartered accountant, which makes him unique. Clients absolutely love his ability to see it from both angles."
"He's an excellent advocate and very good at remaining calm under pressure.I've never seen him get riled up by the opposition and instead cuts them down with a well-timed, charming but lethal comment."
"Richard was superb. He has a fantastic, unique skill set to bring. He's phenomenally bright and a joy to work with."
"Excellent in every sense of the word, he is super-smart, reliable and cooperative. His knowledge of Section 238 proceedings is unrivalled. The best cross-examiner of valuation experts at the Bar."
"He's an excellent advocate and very good at remaining calm under pressure.I've never seen him get riled up by the opposition and instead cuts them down with a well timed, charming but lethal comment."
"Richard was superb. He has a fantastic, unique skillset to bring. He's phenomenally bright and a joy to work with."
"Richard is excellent in every sense of the word. He is super-smart, reliable and cooperative. His knowledge of s.238 proceedings is unrivalled. The best cross-examiner of valuation experts at the Bar."
"Richard is great for damages cases."
"Phenomenally bright and a joy to work with."
"Richard Boulton is head and shoulders above others in the skill set he brings. His style is extremely methodical, and he is a very able and emotionally intelligent cross-examiner."
"Richard is a leading expert on issues of quantum. He is a qualified chartered accountant, which makes him unique. Clients absolutely love his ability to see it from both angles."
"He's an excellent advocate and very good at remaining calm under pressure.I've never seen him get riled up by the opposition and instead cuts them down with a well-timed, charming but lethal comment."
"Richard was superb. He has a fantastic, unique skill set to bring. He's phenomenally bright and a joy to work with."
"Excellent in every sense of the word, he is super-smart, reliable and cooperative. His knowledge of Section 238 proceedings is unrivalled. The best cross-examiner of valuation experts at the Bar."
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