Richard Lissack QC

Welcome to my website,

I hope you will find in these pages not only information about my experience but that you will also learn a bit more about what I'm like to work with. I am principally an advocate and have been lucky to have led excellent teams in some of the most challenging and high profile cases of recent years. I look forward not only to working with you, but also to having your feed back on this site – any queries, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Richard Lissack.

Richard has been admitted to the bars of New York (as a Foreign Legal Consultant), the Eastern Caribbean and Northern Ireland (as a QC), and has been instrumental in the opening of an annex in Abu Dhabi. The latest Legal Directories list Richard as a leader in his field, or a legal expert in nine areas of Law: Banking & Finance, Financial Services, Commercial Litigation, Fraud, Employment, Professional Discipline & Regulatory Law, Health & Safety, Administrative & Public Law: Public Inquiries; Clinical Negligence & Healthcare.

Jane Jenkins, Partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer comments, "I recently instructed Richard to advise on a health and safety matter and chose Richard from a short list on the basis of his track record and accessibility - the first call he took was from his ski-ing holiday. I found him very approachable and client friendly. He provided a thorough and clear analysis of the issues and user friendly advice. He has a formidable grasp of his area of expertise and approached the case with interest and enthusiasm. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Richard again."

The key Legal Directories are equally complimentary:

Legal 500 comments on the "many high-profile" cases Richard has appeared in and goes on to say, Praise could not be higher for “first-choice QC” Richard Lissack QC He is a “true leader in his field”, combining “thorough forensic brilliance, a tactical approach, first-rate legal analysis and charm”. 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”, his ability “to get to the nub of the issue” and “exceptional judgment and excellent values”. Leading solicitors commented “it's hard to find someone better” and "he is seriously good" and a "brilliant leader". Richard is valued for his “excellent client care” for being “extremely pragmatic and approachable” and he is “particularly well regarded”. In Health & Safety Lissack is “very professional”, is “truly a specialist in the field” and is “charming, personable, yet authoritative and incisive”, he “remains pre-eminent – a truly exceptional talent and always a joy to work with”. 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" and “is an excellent jury advocate and equally effective in the appellate courts”. He “puts complex legal points in a short and straightforward way” and “treats all as equals”.

Chambers UK describes Richard "a really formidable advocate" who is credited with being "extremely sharp, focused and approachable.” He is singled out as a star performer by clients and peers: “He’s in a league of his own, and is undoubtedly one of the most capable advocates at the Bar today.” He has a fast-growing reputation for financial services work. Sources agree that his criminal background puts him in good stead to respond to the increased use by the FSA of its criminal powers. 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

As Andrew Clark Litigation Partner at Allen & Overy put it, "I first worked with Richard on a substantial public inquiry matter. When we started work on the case, Richard already had a strong existing relationship with the client who greatly valued his advice and guidance. I and the rest of my team quickly established a first class working relationship with Richard. He has a clear sense of strategy and keeps the overall objective of the client firmly in his sights. He is doggedly determined and has that rare balance of not leading the team down blind alleys but always ensuring that points that can properly be taken have been fully exploited. Richard is highly personable and working with him has always been greatly enjoyable."

Here are some of the more notable cases in which he has appeared:

• Maxwell Pension case
• Buncefield Oil Refinery
• Shipman Inquiry
• Hatfield
• Parliament Act.