Member Profile
Richard Norridge
Partner | Herbert Smith Freehills
Office Location: England and Wales
Jurisdiction
England and Wales, Hong Kong SAR, United Arab Emirates
Top Specialisms
Charitable Planning and Philanthropy
Dispute Resolution or Arbitration
Family Governance and Business
Connect
Professional Biography
Richard heads up his firm's Private Wealth and Charities Group as well as the Trust disputes practice. Richard is based in London, but travels frequently to Hong Kong and Dubai having worked there previously. His practice is international and spans all major onshore and offshore jurisdictions globally, with a focus on Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Richard acts for ultra-high net worth individuals, their family offices, private banks and other advisers on a range of contentious and non-contentious trust and probate issues together with mental capacity, undue influence, charitable and family company matters.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: The fascinating interplay of complex people, facts and law
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Listening!
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: Redemption Roasters - they do wonderful work