Richard A. Spafford

Consultant

Richard is an experienced disputes and inquiries lawyer, who has advised on a broad range of matters over a number of years. He has particular experience of advising in connection with complex, challenging and sensitive matters, whether in inquiries or dispute resolution. He has experience of advocacy (in arbitration and inquiries) and has significant experience of complex financial services disputes, contractual disputes, professional negligence and insurance. He has handled numerous matters involving many parties, including both the TAG and CLE disputes, which were claims involving many hundreds of parties and many thousands of individual claims.

Experience

Representative matters

Jimmy Savile, Stuart Hall and the BBC – three major inquiries
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry
HSBC v. AHAB - complex international recoveries dispute

Recognitions

  • Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in the United Kingdom for Litigation, 2009-2025
  • Listed as a Leading Lawyer in The Legal 500 UK for Banking litigation: investment and retail, 2020-2021

Credentials

Education

  • University College London

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • England and Wales

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