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Richard Bacon

Principal Associate

Richard is a Principal Associate in Eversheds Sutherland's Financial Services Disputes and Investigations group, specialising in litigation.

Chambers and Partners 2020 lists Richard as an "Associate to Watch", stating that "he has the technical knowledge, and he is very pleasant to work with" and "he is methodical and considered in his approach, and thorough in his communications".

Richard's litigation practice covers pensions and trusts, banking, competition/anti-trust, and group claims. His cases include Buckinghamshire v Barnardo's (Supreme Court), Shannan v Viavi Solutions UK Limited (High Court and Court of Appeal), Steria v Sopra Steria (High Court), Blatchford v Blatchford (High Court), and the Bell Group litigation (High Court).

Richard is a member of a number of professional organisations, including the Association of Pensions Lawyers, the London Solicitors Litigation Association, and the Society for Computers and Law. He also holds the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.

Richard's cases include:

  • The Bell Group litigation (High Court)
  • Buckinghamshire v Barnardo's (Supreme Court)
  • Shannan v Viavi Solutions UK Limited (High Court and Court of Appeal)
  • Steria v Sopra Steria (High Court)
  • Blatchford v Blatchford (High Court)
  • Chambers and Partners-ranked "Associate to Watch": "he has the technical knowledge, and he is very pleasant to work with" and "he is methodical and considered in his approach, and thorough in his communications."
  • Professional Pensions Rising Star Award 2019 Finalist
  • Member of the Association of Pensions Lawyers
  • Member of the London Solicitors Litigation Association
  • Member of the Society for Computers and Law
  • Holds the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
  • LPC: Distinction
  • MA in Law: Merit
Richard Bacon

Principal Associate

Richard Bacon

Principal Associate

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