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About
Provided by Richard Littler KC
Career
Richard is a criminal silk who is simply outstanding in front of a jury, has exceptional advocacy skills and a wealth of experience. Examples of the serious/high-profile criminal cases he has defended in silk are Reynhard Sinaga (2020), the most prolific sex offender in worldwide legal history; Eddie Ratcliffe or Boy Y in the Brianna Ghia murder (2024); Gregory Frankel in the Frankel & Others “Gold case”, the largest money laundering case in UK legal history concerning Bernie Eccleston and James Stunt (2020-24); Mark Peers (2022-24) BBC reporting as the “UK’s biggest ever drug conspiracy”; Jonathan Hirst (2019-2024), the largest HMRC tax avoidance case of all time. Richard is a heavyweight silk in criminal defence.
Richard prosecuted at the highest level and is instructed in high profile complex homicide and also by the Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division of the CPS. This gives Richard a tactical advantage of understanding both sides, making him more effective as a leading defence silk and ideally suited to private prosecutions, which have become a significant part of his silk practice.
Richard defends police officers up to and including the rank of superintendent, in the Crown Court, Police Appeal Tribunals and the High Court. He defend professionals before the GMC, GCC, FA Disciplinary Panels and in Inquests.
Richard has published legal articles, presents lectures, attends schools/ universities and has contributed towards a Government report on “ADHD in the Criminal Justice System: A case for Change” (a topic Richard has a strong personal interest in).
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Richard Littler KC heads Exchange Chambers' criminal department in Manchester as well as the set's professional discipline practice. He has particular experience acting in high-value as well as high-profile financial offences, including in money laundering, fraudulent trading and duty evasion.
Richard Litter KC is a highly regarded silk with notable regulatory experience. He regularly defends officers, including superintendents, before police misconduct and appeal tribunals.
Richard Littler KC is a popular choice for high-profile, sensitive criminal cases, including those involving homicide and sexual offences. He acts for both the prosecution and the defence.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Richard is a passionate advocate with a true commitment to those he represents."
"Richard is very easy to work with, provides a great service and gets good outcomes."
"He is very friendly, approachable and has a good manner with clients. He listens and his advocacy in court is fantastic."
"An outstanding advocate, he is extremely hard-working, easy to work with and has great client care."
"Richard is an excellent silk. He is accommodating and approachable with the most vulnerable clients."
"Richard is very friendly and approachable and has a good manner with the client."
"Richard is a very impressive jury advocate, and he is able to take difficult circumstances and make it sound persuasive."
"Richard is a passionate advocate with a true commitment to those he represents."
"Richard is a passionate advocate with a true commitment to those he represents."
"Richard is very easy to work with, provides a great service and gets good outcomes."
"He is very friendly, approachable and has a good manner with clients. He listens and his advocacy in court is fantastic."
"An outstanding advocate, he is extremely hard-working, easy to work with and has great client care."
"Richard is an excellent silk. He is accommodating and approachable with the most vulnerable clients."
"Richard is very friendly and approachable and has a good manner with the client."
"Richard is a very impressive jury advocate, and he is able to take difficult circumstances and make it sound persuasive."
"Richard is a passionate advocate with a true commitment to those he represents."
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