Richard is regarded as one of the leading real estate lawyers in Scotland and is highly ranked in all the legal directories.

He is ranked band 1 in Chambers 2017 which notes he “is an expert in investment transactions.  He is described by market commentators as a “standout, commercial guy” and a practitioner with “a very good strong practice,” who is “good to deal with”.”

He specialises in the areas of investment and development, and is regularly sought out to assist English and international firms on cross border/international deals with a Scottish element. He is dual qualified under Scots and English law.