As a seasoned family law solicitor and mediator, Richard knows well the trepidation with which individuals face divorce. In his experience clients fear a lack of control over their lives, the loss of all they've built up, & diminished prospects for the future. Richard focuses his counsel on helping clients regain confidence to move forward with hopefulness and integrity. Richard strongly advocates a constructive approach to divorce that strives to preserve & not destroy. He has been a leader in the development of Collaborative Practice in the UK and a family mediator for almost 20 years. He is dedicated to helping separating & divorcing clients avoid the trauma of prolonged conflict by finding solutions that benefit them & their families. Guiding his clients step by step, Richard works to resolve complex financial situations, protect assets acquired over lifetimes, prioritise the needs of children & reach outcomes that are fair for all parties.Richard appreciates that every divorce is unique & thus brings a breadth of experience to devise fitting solutions for each client. Because the decisions of divorce profoundly affect the future, Richard keeps the best interests of his clients at the forefront. As needed he draws on the expertise of other professionals such as financial planners, family therapists and child specialists to ensure that settlements address the entire family. Establishing Sharp Family Law in 2008, Richard has practiced as a solicitor in the specialised field of Family Law and Divorce Court litigation for over 25 years (including 15 years as a Partner in a top UK 100 Law Firm) in Bath, Bristol, Swindon and London. He has trained & practiced in Collaborative Practice and Mediation in the UK and USA. He conducted the first intercontinental & jurisdictional collaborative practice case with a Californian attorney & has handled a number of cases across England. He has presented on Collaborative practice in the UK, Europe, North America & AustraliaSpecialties: I am a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales and a trained and practising Collaborative Professional, Family Mediator and Constructive Negotiator. Divorce Lawyer, Collaborative Lawyer, Family lawyer Bath, Family Lawyer Bristol, Divorce Bristol. Divorce Bath
Listed skills include Family Law, Collaborative Law, Dispute Resolution, Collaborative Practice, and 14 others.
