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About
Provided by Richard Liddell KC
Practice Areas
Rick took silk in 2020. He has a wide-ranging practice with particular experience and expertise in: (i) commercial litigation & international arbitration (ii) construction & engineering (iii) professional liability and (iv) sports law.
Many of Rick’s cases have an international dimension and he is frequently instructed in disputes in the Middle East before the DIFC Courts (where he has rights of audience) and in arbitrations.
In addition to acting as an advocate and adviser, Rick is also regularly appointed as Arbitrator.
Rick has been involved in numerous high-profile court cases, including Aspect v Higgins (first ever case on construction adjudication to reach the Supreme Court), Mengiste v Endowment Fund (CA) and The Innovator Litigation (substantial multi-party Commercial Court litigation).
Rick has been instructed in a number of high-value ICC and LCIA Arbitrations with seats in Dubai, Paris, London, Singapore and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) with the subject matters ranging from contractual disputes to construction to insurance coverage to sports law.
He has also a busy sports practice with his cases spanning the following sports: athletics, basketball, boxing, cricket, football, hockey, horseracing, lacrosse, rowing and rugby. He has appeared in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and has particular expertise in case involving doping issues.
Career
MA (Cantab); LLM. Called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1999 (Major Scholarship). Tenant at 4 New Square 2000 to date.
Professional Memberships
ARDL; BASL; COMBAR; IBA; PNBA; TECBAR; Chancery Bar Association; LCIA
Personal
Educated at Eastbourne College; Pembroke College, Cambridge University.
Avid wakeboarder.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Richard Liddell KC receives noteworthy plaudits for his expertise in sport-related professional negligence disputes and a range of regulatory matters, frequently acting in anti-doping disciplinary proceedings. His practice sees him handle high-profile football, rugby, tennis and horse racing cases.
Richard Liddell KC is a talented silk with a notably broad practice, who demonstrates particular strength in cases concerning contractors and engineers. He is especially experienced in defending defect claims. He regularly acts in adjudications and arbitration and has appeared in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
Richard Liddell KC of 4 New Square is commended for his sophisticated construction and commercial arbitration practice. He is highly sought after by clients in the Middle East region and by sporting bodies. He has appeared in arbitrations held under the rules of the LCIA, DIFC-LCIA and AIAC. In addition to his busy counsel practice, he also sits as an arbitrator.
Richard Liddell KC manages a healthy caseload of professional negligence work that includes claims against civil and structural engineers, accountants, barristers and solicitors. He takes on claimant and defendant work, and has advocacy experience that extends all the way up to the Supreme Court. His clients benefit from his wider practice in handling sport-related claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Richard Liddell KC gets down into the weeds with preparation and is great on technical points."
"Rick has this disarming, persuasive and charming manner that works really well when building rapport with tribunals."
"Richard Liddell is a standout for his excellent communication and advocacy skills. He is impressive to watch at hearings."
"Richard does not shy from the detail while at the same time maintaining a clear focus on the overall commercial landscape. He continues to go from strength to strength."
"A safe pair of hands and jolly to have on your team, Richard does a great job."
"Richard gets into the detail, looks under every stone and then reaches a considered view on the merits, which informs strategy for a successful conclusion."
"Richard Liddell KC gets down into the weeds with preparation and is great on technical points."
"Rick has this disarming, persuasive and charming manner that works really well when building rapport with tribunals."
"Richard Liddell is a standout for his excellent communication and advocacy skills. He is impressive to watch at hearings."
"Richard does not shy from the detail while at the same time maintaining a clear focus on the overall commercial landscape. He continues to go from strength to strength."
"A safe pair of hands and jolly to have on your team, Richard does a great job."
"Richard gets into the detail, looks under every stone and then reaches a considered view on the merits, which informs strategy for a successful conclusion."
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