About Richard
Called to the bar in 2008, Richard initially practised as an advocate with a national firm. Prior to being called to the bar, he lived and worked in the USA advising start-up businesses on how to gain funding and expand to other countries. He is happy to take instructions in this area.
He is based in Manchester and has a further base in North Wales near Mold (Yr Wyddgrug) and he is happy to travel. Richard is considered a confident, focused and diligent advocate who is happy to take instructions last minute and will represent both Claimants and Defendants.
Property and Housing Law
- Housing disrepair and commercial dilapidations claims
- Possession proceedings and claims (Claimant and Defendant)
- Mortgage possession proceedings (Claimant and Defendant)
- Landlord & Tenant possession proceedings (residential section 21 and section 8)
- Landlord and Tenant possession (commercial 1954 Act claims and defences)
- Trespass and Occupiers Liability
- Tenancy deposit disputes
- Orders for Sale
- Trusts of Land (TOLATA)
- Boundary Disputes
- Nuisance and Harassment
- Easements and Rights of Way
- Unlawful Evictions and tenants rights claims.
- Secure tenant rights.
- Mediations as a mediator or mediation advocate
Small Claims
- RTA, including credit hire
- Flight delay, both claimant and defendant
- Montreal Convention aviation claims
- Contractual disputes for goods and services
- Debt (consumer credit claims)
Fast Track and Multi Track
- Contractual disputes
- Consumer Credit Act claims
- RTA, including credit hire and personal injury
- Housing disrepair (advice and drafting of particulars)
Probate
- Inheritance Tax
- Grants of Probate
Insolvency
Insolvency Act applications (applications to annul and applications to set aside statutory demands)
Commercial Law
Consumer Rights Act claims Applications to set aside, summary judgment, relief from sanctions and applications to enforce.
- Small Claims
- Flight Delay for both Claimant and Defendant
- Montreal convention aviation claims
- Contractual disputes for goods and services
- Debt (Consumer Credit Claims)
- Motor Vehicle claims. (Finance and Consumer Rights)
- Fast Track and Multi Track
- Contractual disputes.
- Consumer Credit Act claims.
- Housing disrepair. (Claimant and Defendant)
- (Advice and drafting of particulars)
- Holiday sickness and travel claims
Sports Law
- Anti-doping regulations
- Contractual disputes
Costs
- Costs and Case Management Conferences
- Summary assessment of costs
Testimonials
Richard was incredibly helpful and offered us the advice that he didn’t think moving forward with legal action was entirely necessary at this stage. I couldn’t be more impressed with the conversation we had with him, honestly. Richard cleared up quite a lot of our confusion, and should the situation devolve further we’ll be back in touch with you/him to put the solutions he suggested in place. Especially with the state of current events, we really appreciate his honest advice.
Richard is highly knowledgeable within his field and a true pragmatic professional. His conduct on cases is outstanding and he approaches all matters with utmost diligence. He has delivered training which was very informative and was favourably received by my team. It is undeniable that the material provided will be invaluable to their work.
Richard Taylor is a class act with a spotless approach to the preparation of papers. He has good tactical acumen and a sympathetic client focused approach. Richard also has an impressive practice in Property cases, and as a Property Investor for the past 17 years - Richard is my preference for all property cases.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Richard Taylor will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Richard has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Richard can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Richard
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.