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Stephen Richards

Partner

Specialism: Lawyers Contentious Trusts

Company: Withers

Location: London, England

What do clients and peers say of Stephen Richards:  "A great all rounder. Excellent interpersonal skills."

Citywealth rating

3.9375
Average: 3.9 (4 votes)
Fee Level:
3.75
Average: 3.8 (4 votes)
Quality of Advice
4
Average: 4 (4 votes)
Communications Skills
4
Average: 4 (4 votes)
Interpersonal Skills
4
Average: 4 (4 votes)
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Peer review:

Stephen is truly a leader in his field. He is tenacious and single-minded in achieving results for his client and ensures that no avenue is left unexplored. He commands respect from his opponents and inspires confidence from all of his clients.

06 Aug 2018

Peer review:

Stephen is a first-class trusts and probate lawyer. He combines sophisticated and thorough analytical skills with a real understanding of the 'big picture' in his cases, topped off by an unflappable and charming manner. It is an absolute pleasure to work with him.

Constance McDonnell    Serle Court   
03 Aug 2018

Peer review:

I have worked with Stephen on a number of occasions over the years as well as appearing against him. One case we were involved in straddled both the Chancery Division and the Court of Protection and concerned an estate of some $150million. It involved extremely complex domestic and international issues and serious allegations but was handled throughout by Stephen with unflappable style. He is top notch on procedure and fantastic at managing clients. He always has a way of getting the Court to see the issue from his clients’ point of view and is able to step back and see the bigger picture without losing sight of the details. He manages to combine approachability with tenacity. No doubt this is why his clients adore him.

07 Feb 2018

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Average client size: £5 million - £25 million

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Withers

Number of offices globally: More than 5

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Citywealth's Top 100 trust litigators and polymaths

Peer review:

Stephen is truly a leader in his field. He is tenacious and single-minded in achieving results for his client and ensures that no avenue is left unexplored. He commands respect from his opponents and inspires confidence from all of his clients.

06 Aug 2018

Peer review:

Stephen is a first-class trusts and probate lawyer. He combines sophisticated and thorough analytical skills with a real understanding of the 'big picture' in his cases, topped off by an unflappable and charming manner. It is an absolute pleasure to work with him.

Constance McDonnell    Serle Court   
03 Aug 2018

Peer review:

I have worked with Stephen on a number of occasions over the years as well as appearing against him. One case we were involved in straddled both the Chancery Division and the Court of Protection and concerned an estate of some $150million. It involved extremely complex domestic and international issues and serious allegations but was handled throughout by Stephen with unflappable style. He is top notch on procedure and fantastic at managing clients. He always has a way of getting the Court to see the issue from his clients’ point of view and is able to step back and see the bigger picture without losing sight of the details. He manages to combine approachability with tenacity. No doubt this is why his clients adore him.

07 Feb 2018

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Represented Boris Berezovsky's long term partner

Stephen represented Boris Berezovsky's long term partner in her claims against the oligarch's estate. 

Other cases include:

  • Tricker v Church,  Re MN, Natalia Morley-Clarke v MT Brooks & Others, Re ITW and RSPCA v Sharp.
  • Acting for beneficiaries in highly contested proceedings to successfully remove trustees.
  • Acting for claimant in High Court proceedings in which we successfully securing a seven figure sum from an estate.
  • Acting for charities in successfully defending claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Families & Dependants) Act 1975.
  • Advising and defending attorneys in response to an investigation by the Office of the Public Guardian.