Recommended In Chambers and Partners, 2020, Richard, "is highly valued by clients for his work in aviation finance". "He is a pleasure to work with and has a great way of dealing with people. Whilst being technically excellent he is also a very pragmatic and commercial lawyer.”
Richard was named Lawyer of the year (in category) in the 2018 Finance Monthly Deal Maker Awards and is listed in Who's Who on Aviation Finance, Euromoney Expert Guide for Aviation, Corporate Jet Investor as a "Leading Business Jet and Helicopter Lawyer” and in Legal 500.