UK Bar
Chancery: Traditional - London (Bar)
Richard Dew is a notable junior with a comprehensive traditional chancery practice that includes high-value probate and trusts matters. He is primarily instructed in contentious matters.
Strengths
"He's very sensible and really gives good practical advice."
"He is incredibly efficient and is always on the ball."
"He is hugely experienced and able to get to the nub of issues. He identifies the likely points of contention and expertly analyses how to deal with them."
Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - All Circuits
Richard Dew brings his broad chancery practice to contentious and non-contentious trust and probate cases. He is particularly adept at handling the management of personal injury damages awards.
Strengths
"He is a very competent advocate with an authority about him - he very quickly gets the ear of the judge and tribunal he's in front of."
"Highly experienced and knowledgeable; Richard provides exceedingly prompt, clear and concise advice."
"He is commercial and is always thinking about the outcome."
Trusts - London (Bar)
Richard Dew is acknowledged for his strength in handling complex trusts and probate matters. His expertise includes variation of trust issues and he also has significant experience of trusts litigation. He provides in-depth advice on tax issues connected to trusts.
Strengths
"Incredibly pragmatic and user-friendly, he is a go-to barrister for when matters are complex and thorny. He has no weaknesses."
"Richard is knowledgeable, practical, easy to work with and very good with clients. He is a very good all-rounder who is always excellent:"
"Richard is an exceptional advocate, who's very good at managing a team and excellent at giving back. It is very much a team effort when you are working with him."