Richard Dew

“Richard Dew is a technically brilliant court advocate. He is extremely responsive, yet impressively calm.”

“I think he’s absolutely brilliant. He is easy to talk to and takes into account what you’re saying. He doesn’t see the solicitor and barrister role as separate which helps the client.”

“Richard is very helpful and his advice is clear.”

“He has a very nice, relaxed style to him but he writes very persuasive skeleton arguments. There is an aura of invincibility about his arguments.”

“Richard always goes the extra mile. His quality of service is very high. He is reliable and a really nice person to deal with.”

“Very approachable and responsive, he fights his corner well but takes a good commercial approach and always sets the expectations of the client at the correct level.”

“Hugely hands on and someone who manages the team well. He’s excellent with clients and good at conveying difficult information to them. Having him in your corner is a real advantage.”

“A formidable barrister, who is bright, thorough, and personable.”

Chambers UK 2024

‘Richard is a very capable barrister and easy to work with.’

Legal 500 2024

“Richard Dew is outstanding for contentious probate work. He’s very quick to absorb the facts and analyse the legal position.”

“Consistently impresses with his breadth of knowledge, his pragmatism and his client-focused approach. He’s a top notch junior.”

“Richard is fantastic with clients and a real team player. He’s also an excellent tactician and strategist.” “Richard is exceptional with clients. He goes above and beyond.”

“Richard is brilliant. He has a ‘can do’ attitude, ideal for tricky cases.”

“He is good on his feet and provides clear and well-reasoned written advice.”

Chambers UK 2023

“A charismatic and efficient barrister who is always well prepared.”

“His intellect is phenomenal, his advice is always clear and concise, and he is incredibly practical too.”

“Absolutely brilliant. He impresses clients with his attention to detail and open and straightforward approach.”

Chambers UK 2022

“His judgement is finely tuned and he is very approachable. Technically superb.”

“Completely on top of his game, hyper-organised and very responsive.”

“He knows the domestic probate trust field inside and out, and clients love him.”

“He’s pragmatic and commercial. His advice is extremely well written and clear, and he is excellent in negotiations.”

“Technically superb and a man with finely tuned judgement.”

Chambers UK 2021

‘Very responsive counsel who is easy to work with can quickly identify the issues. Very good in-depth knowledge of trusts and probate.’

Legal 500 2020

“He knows the domestic probate trust field inside and out, and clients love him”

“He’s pragmatic and commercial. His advice was extremely well written and clear, and he was excellent in negotiations.”

Chambers HNW 2020

“He is so bright, energetic and full of charm.”

“He is extremely knowledgeable, very pleasant to work with and technically very impressive.”

“He is very responsive, very clear in his advice, and commercial as well – he understands what the clients need.”

“Pragmatic, sensible to deal with and a good advocate.”

“Always a pleasure to deal with.”

“Richard provided clear and practical advice.”

“He is a very safe pair of hands. He is robust when he needs to be, and he is reliable.”

Chambers UK 2020

“A skilled advocate and fights fiercely for his clients – drives a hard bargain.”

Legal 500 2020

“An excellent advocate”

“He is very responsive, very clear in his advice, and commercial as well – he understands what the clients need.”

“Sensible, pragmatic, sensible to deal with and a good advocate,”

“Always a pleasure to deal with – broadly respected, with a sunny disposition.”

HNW Guide 2019

“Very good technician but also sees the bigger picture”

WWL UK Bar 2019

“Technically very good, whilst also being absolutely brilliant on his feet. He is an outstanding litigator and he knows how to approach cases tactically.”

“A practical lawyer who understands the commercial realities of these disputes. He’s brilliant when handling difficult matters.”

Chambers UK 2019

“Richard is an excellent advocate and a real rising star at the Chancery Bar.”

“He is one of those people who is very pleasant to work with as well as being very thorough and always on top of his work.”

Chambers UK 2019

“When it comes to probate, there is no one better at the junior end.”

Leagl 500 2019

“Someone to instruct if you want a really serious understanding of trusts law; he is often selected instead of a silk.”

“A real heavyweight, who doesn’t mince his words. He ensures the client and solicitor know the best course of action and the importance of taking it. He is worth his weight in gold.”

HNW 2018

“A top-level practitioner”

“A go-to person when you need an experienced junior who can handle a big case.”

“He is extremely knowledgable on trust and probate matters,”

“Technically, he is very good while he is absolutely brilliant on his feet and performing in court. He is an outstanding litigator and he knows how to approach cases tactically as he is very experienced at achieving results in court that are beneficial to the client.”

“He is very succinct, gets to the point, and has a real confidence about him which reassures clients. He is very good in how he articulates his advice.” ‘

Chambers UK 2018

“A clever and tenacious lawyer.”

“He is very commercially-minded and very good both in court and with clients.”

Chambers UK 2018

“Someone to instruct if you want a really serious understanding of trusts and also someone who is particularly good on litigation disputes.”

“He is a real heavyweight and doesn’t mince his words. He ensures the client and solicitor know the best course of action and ensures they go ahead and take it. He is worth his weight in gold.”

“He is very highly respected at the Chancery Bar.”

Chambers HNW 2017

“He is incredibly commercial, effective and efficient. When you have a problem that is complicated he is very good at untying the Gordian knot.”

Chambers UK 2017

“Richard has a well-deserved reputation in the area of chancery litigation. He instantly impresses with his intellect, is excellent with clients and is just as capable on his feet as on the papers. I have no hesitation in recommending him to others looking for top-quality advice.”

“He is not afraid to join the difficult calls or meetings. He understands the solicitor’s position. I like that, it is important.”

Chambers UK 2016

“An acknowledged expert on tax issues and professional negligence claims”

“he is extremely passionate about his work. There is nothing he doesn’t know, and he is brilliant with the clients. He is also very pragmatic and commercial”

Chambers UK 2016

“Very bright operator and particularly knowledgeable on Inheritance Act work.”

Legal 500 2015

“Excels in traditional chancery work, especially in relation to professional negligence and taxation work. He couples this with considerable knowledge of capacity questions and inheritance tax matters and has notable expertise in Court of Protection cases”

“Very incisive and very clear in his advice”

“He takes a pragmatic and commercial approach and has excellent client-handling skills”

Chambers UK 2015

“Superb powers of analysis”

“Instantly impresses with his intellect. He is excellent with clients and is just as capable on his feet as when handling the paperwork.”

“superb junior, who combines strong academic credentials…with a flair for litigation and ADR”

Chambers UK 2014