Richard Clarke

Practice Areas

Richard is an English barrister focused on resolving international commercial disputes, typically involving cross-border claims, civil fraud, and insolvency. He advises multinational corporations, investors, and individuals on the monetization and defence of claims, financial instruments, judgments, and arbitral awards. Richard often assists clients facing atypical events with the potential to impact the future course their business, including in M&A, joint venture, and shareholder disputes.

Richard has acted in complex litigation in the High Court and Court of Appeal in London, DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts, and Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). His arbitration portfolio includes awards rendered in accordance with major institutions and rules, including ICC, LCIA, DIAC, ICSID, HKIAC, UNCITRAL, and LMAA.