Richard Wilcock

Call 2012

wilcock@exchangechambers.co.uk

"Richard is a very good, very technical, costs savvy guy. He's highly regarded."

Chambers and Partners 2025
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  • Recommendations

    “Richard is a very good, very technical, costs savvy guy. He’s highly regarded.”
    Chambers and Partners 2025

    “Richard is an effective advocate with a strong grasp on costs.”
    Chambers and Partners 2024

    “Richard is excellent all round.”
    Chambers and Partners 2023

    “Richard has a very strong technical knowledge combined with excellent commercial awareness.”
    Chambers and Partners 2023

    “Approachable and available, he provides exemplary, logical, practical advice on complex points of law.”

    “He’s highly knowledgeable legally but also has a keen understanding of the commerciality of the claim. His advice is always clear and thorough, and he clearly distinguishes between legal theory and practical reality.”
    Chambers and Partners 2022

    “Handles the technical aspects of these cases exceptionally well and always gives a fair and reasoned opinion. He is an excellent advocate who is clear and concise, and builds up an excellent rapport with judges.”
    Chambers and Partners 2021

    “Richard has a very nice manner, and is firm, clear, and calm.”
    The Legal 500 2025

    “Richard’s advocacy is accomplished, and he is able to unpick the complexities of a legal case and explain the important points to the client in a comprehensible manner. An analytical and methodical junior.”
    The Legal 500 2024

    “Richard’s ability to absorb the information and get to the heart of the issues mean that he can always be relied upon to provide sound, proactive and well reasoned advice.”
    The Legal 500 2021

    “His submissions are articulate and detailed.”
    The Legal 500 2020

    “Highly experienced across a broad range of costs matters.”
    The Legal 500 2018/19

  • Beyond the Bar

    Away from the bar, Richard is a keen aviator, holding a pilot’s licence and being a member of the BAE Systems Flying Club at Wharton, Lancashire. He is also plays jazz bass and piano and has performed internationally in a number of jazz big bands.

  • Education

    • University of London – Bachelor of Laws (external)
    • Open University – LLB (Hons)
    • De Montford University MSc Accounting & Finance
    • BPP Law School – BPTC

  • Memberships

    • Northern Circuit
    • Inner Temple

  • News

Commercial

His commercial litigation practice includes the following:

  • Contractual Disputes
  • Sale of Goods
  • Insurance Disputes
  • Banking & Asset Recovery
  • Director Disqualification

He has particular expertise in motor insurance disputes including the long standing challenge between motor insurers and credit hire organisations. He has advised and acted for all of the major credit hire company heavyweights on matters of policy and litigation procedure & practice. He is also regularly instructed by motor insurers to defend claims for credit hire, especially when an element of exaggeration or fraud is suspected.

Richard is regularly instructed by Dental Practices and individual Dentists in addition to GP Practices in relation to contractual disputes. Further information can be found in the CV ‘Healthcare – Acting for Professional’.