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Richard Lissack QC

Called to bar 1978
Date of Silk 1994

Clerk Chris Gittins Tel: 020 7353 6381
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"His presence and authority in court is something to behold" Legal 500 2008

Richard's practice is weighted towards commercial, regulatory and public law work in the UK as well as in the United States of America, the Caribbean, and now the United Arab Emirates with the opening of Chambers' annex in Abu Dhabi.

His practice has taken him repeatedly to the Court of Appeal and several times recently to the House of Lords in cases in all his core areas of practice. In public law - Jackson v Attorney-General; commercial fraud - Norris v USA and R v GG plc, and regulatory law - R v Chargot Limited.  

Richard remains primarily an advocate. His skills advising in connection with and thereafter conducting complex and high profile litigation are sought after by commercial and individual clients alike.

His CV speaks for itself: please visit www.rlqc.com for further, and regularly updated, details of Richard's current practice.

Areas of practice
Commercial & Business, Financial Services, Health & Safety, Discipline & Regulatory, Pensions, Employment & Discrimination, Fraud & Extradition, Clinical Negligence & Healthcare, Professional Negligence, Public Law, Costs and he is qualified to provide Direct Access.

What the directories say

Richard is listed as a ‘leader at the Bar' across nine areas of law in Legal 500, Chambers UK and Legal Experts 2008:

Banking & Finance, Clinical Negligence & Healthcare, Crime, Employment, Fraud Crime, Health & Safety, Professional Disciplinary & Regulatory, Administration & Public Law: Public Inquiries and Commercial Litigation.

Legal 500
Comments on the "many high-profile" cases Richard has appeared in and goes on to say, he is rated as a ‘top drawer leader' - ‘his presence and authority in court is something to behold'. He is known for his ‘superb advocacy' and for being ‘very intelligent and creative in undermining another side's case', coupled with his ‘breathtaking advocacy' and his ability ‘to get to the nub of the issue'. "leading solicitors commented 'it's hard to find someone better' and "he is seriously good" and a "dependable heavyweight". ‘Economical in his approach' and 'a master at managing information', Richard has 'unsurpassed experience' in corporate manslaughter and public inquiries and 'is the man you'd turn to for an Inquiry'. "Lissack stands out, having been involved in a number of recent high-profile cases. Rated highly by solicitors he is 'at the forefront among leading counsel especially in right to life cases' and goes on to say "Clearly one of the top silks, Lissack 'has a nice touch' and an impressive track record". He 'puts complex legal points in a short and straightforward way' and 'treats all as equals'.

Chambers UK
Describes Richard as "a really formidable advocate" who is credited with being "extremely sharp, focused and approachable." "He explains complex legal points "entirely without pomposity" and "puts clients at ease, working as part of a team.". ‘A skilled adviser' on corporate manslaughter issues, Richard has been involved in most of the main cases of commercial liability under health and safety law and recently led the prosecution in the Hatfield trial where he " won the respect of the whole industry. However, he "possesses an amazing ability to grasp and analyse a vast body of information" and he is "undoubtedly one of the most experienced practitioners in the field" Richard also came in for support due to "the quality of his oral and written products".' and he is praised for his ability "to get to the nub of the issue". In fraud cases he "has a multitude of large fraud cases such as Maxwell, he has demonstrated his pensions credentials and scores highly in Pharmaceuticals cases such as Operation Holbein. Peers speak of a man who "sets his chin grimly against the opposition and tears them to pieces."