Richard has acted successfully in a variety of clinical negligence claims, drawing on his wealth of experience.

Since 1992, he has undertaken claimant clinical negligence claims exclusively. He is highly admired for being “very focused and experienced”, “practical and pragmatic” and “a very reliable and effective practitioner”, in addition to establishing “good practical solutions to difficult problems”.

His standing in the field is well-known and respected, especially in complex issues which include obstetrics, orthopaedics, brain injury and general surgery. He frequently works on cases involving fatal accidents and difficult issues such as delayed cancer diagnosis.

Richard has been accredited to the Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Specialist Solicitor’s Referral Panel since 1997.

He is routinely top ranked in the Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession as a leading Clinical Negligence Lawyer who is a “people person” and “popular with clients”, “highly regarded” and “very pragmatic, direct and sensible”. In 2019, the Chambers Guide recognised him as an Eminent Practitioner in this field.

Richard is an accredited Mediator.

Outside of work, Richard enjoys most sports, although nowadays mainly as a spectator only, gardening and reading British crime fiction.

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"Richard Bannister puts clients at ease and is skilled at achieving the right settlement as swiftly as possible" (Legal 500)
 
"I found my dealings with Richard to always be professional, timely and supportive" (Chambers)
 
"He screens and prepares cases well. He is attentive to clients being honest and settling cases" (Chambers)
 
"Richard Bannister is hugely experienced. He takes on difficult cases and usually gets them across the line" (Chambers)
 
"Always on hand to explain any technical information relating to my case. Very courteous, and very understanding and empathetic in difficult circumstances during my claim. Cannot recommend highly enough" (former client)
 
"We are so grateful for all your help. It has made a big difference and your service has been simply amazing. Will highly recommend" (former client).

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