UK Bar
Personal Injury - Northern (Bar)
Richard Norton's personal injury practice focuses on severe injury claims arising from RTAs. He principally acts for claimants, with a focus on advisory work. He is well known for his expertise in cases involving complex expert evidence.
Strengths
"Richard is an accomplished all-rounder. He has a wonderful way with clients in putting them at ease and giving them clear and easy-to-understand advice in what are often complex legal matters."
"Huge experience and enthusiasm for the work. Excellent client skills - very well respected."
Clinical Negligence - Northern (Bar)
Richard Norton handles a huge range of clinical negligence cases including delayed diagnosis of cancer and surgical negligence claims. He adroitly handles claims concerning injuries leading to long-term disability. He is most often instructed to represent claimants.
Strengths
"Richard is excellent at getting to the root of complex legal issues."
"Richard has a strong knowledge of clinical negligence and provides clients with clear, sensible advice in a logical, empathetic way."
"Richard is an excellent all-rounder in clinical negligence. He delivers reasoned, clear advice which clients can understand and is incisive in his analysis. He is excellent as an advocate in court."
"Richard consistently demonstrates vast experience and technical prowess. He quickly internalises facts and evidential issues, is well-prepared in conference and builds good rapport with clients."
