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Richard Wheeler

Richard Wheeler

Year of Call: 2004
Email Address: [email protected]
CJSM: [email protected]
Telephone: 01962 868884

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Clerks Details

  • Clerk Name: Edward Holdstock
  • Clerk Telephone: 01962 868 884
  • Clerk Email: [email protected]

Inquests

鈥淩ichard is very analytical and knows the inquest process inside out.鈥�

Legal 500 鈥� Leading Junior 2026.

Richard is recognised as a leading junior in Article 2 jury inquests, particularly those involving deaths in custody, military contexts and healthcare failures.

He is regularly instructed by families, public bodies and insurers in high-profile and sensitive matters, often involving parallel civil claims and complex expert evidence.

  • Re S: Acted for HMP Winchester in a death鈥慽n鈥慶ustody Article 2 jury inquest. Cross鈥慹xamination of the pathologist established that, contrary to his conclusion of death by electrocution, it was equally probable that death was caused by ingestion of a new psychoactive substance (Spice). Successfully persuaded the Coroner not to leave 鈥榖ut for鈥� causation to the jury.
  • Re W: Acted for the family at a jury inquest and in subsequent 拢650,000 fatal accident claim arising from the death of a farmhand struck by an 800kg concrete panel. Cross鈥慹xamined HSE and engineering expert to establish cause of death and systemic safety failures, and secured a PFD report addressing agricultural safety risks.
  • Acted for three former soldiers at the Article 2 jury inquests into the death of Sean Benton and Geoff Gray at Deepcut Barracks, where allegations of bullying and systemic failings were scrutinised. The inquest involved complex evidential and reputational issues arising from historic military practices.
  • Re K (ongoing): Representing the family. Successfully persuaded Coroner to resume the inquest following a road鈥憈raffic death, on the basis that key questions as to speed, causation and public safety had not been fully examined in criminal proceedings. The argument emphasised the wider public interest in young driver safety and the need for scrutiny capable of informing a PFD report.
  • Re L: Represented the family in an Article 2 jury inquest arising from self-inflicted death following deceased鈥檚 escape from a psychiatric hospital. Successfully advanced submissions for a narrative conclusion examining suicide, intent, and whether failures in risk management and medical care more than minimally contributed to the death. Advised in subsequent successful civil action.
  • Re W: Acted for the family following self-inflicted death during mental health treatment in the community. Liability denied in concurrent civil proceedings. Detailed cross鈥慹xamination of psychiatric and nursing witnesses, placing clinical decision鈥憁aking and risk assessment under public scrutiny. Used the inquest to test the evidence, expose weaknesses in professional recollection and records, and develop the factual foundation for subsequent civil proceedings. Acted for family in contested civil proceedings which settled at JSM for substantial six figure sum.
  • Recommendations

    Richard is known for

    • Strategic judgment in high鈥憆isk and high鈥憊alue litigation
    • Ability to cut through complex quantum and expert evidence
    • Calm and authoritative courtroom advocacy
    • Clear, practical and commercially realistic advice

    Legal 500 2026 鈥� Leading Junior
    鈥淩ichard is an extremely knowledgeable personal injury barrister who cuts through complex cases to identify the crux of the issue. A tactically astute and shrewd advocate who fights hard for his clients.鈥�

    鈥淐apable of dealing with the highest value and most complex personal injury claims in relation to both liability and quantum.鈥�

    鈥淎lways impressive in advocacy, presenting complex issues in a clear and relatable manner. Excellent in conference and very well-liked by clients.鈥�

    Legal 500 2025 鈥� Leading Junior
    鈥淎n excellent barrister: fearsome in advocacy, tactically astute, and always alert to all potential issues in a claim.鈥�

    鈥淰ery analytical and knows the inquest process inside out; well prepared and puts families at ease throughout.鈥�

    鈥淒etail-orientated and able to distil vast quantities of information into clear, concise advice; highly persuasive on complex legal arguments.鈥�

    Legal 500 2024 鈥� Leading Junior
    鈥淓xcellent at inquest work: tenacious, intuitive, and adept at reading the coroner and adapting his approach.鈥�

    鈥淥ne of the best all-round barristers, with exceptional advocacy and paperwork, and excellent client care.鈥�

    鈥淎ble to approach difficult issues flexibly and pragmatically to achieve the best outcomes, while building strong rapport with clients.鈥�

    Legal 500 2023 鈥� Leading Junior
    鈥淓xcellent and extremely detailed when assessing quantum, with a particular speciality in complex fatal cases.鈥�

    鈥淎 brilliant barrister: fearsome, well prepared, and relentless in pursuit of his client鈥檚 case.鈥�

    鈥淨uick to grasp the essential elements of a case, with advice that is always careful and rigorous.鈥�

    Legal 500 2022 鈥� Leading Junior
    鈥淎 determined advocate who leaves no stone unturned, particularly on complex quantum issues.鈥�

    鈥淭enacious and hardworking, with clear, tactical and analytically strong advice.鈥�

    鈥淧ersuasive, client-focused advocacy delivered with sensitivity and understanding.鈥�

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