Profile
Richard leads the clerking team and is responsible for the development and management of Chambers.
Richard has worked exclusively for Chambers since 1999 and was made Senior Clerk in May 2024.
In June 2018, after 2 years of studying, Richard completed an ILM level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
Recommendations:
“Richard Summerscales is a consummate professional, bringing Counsel-like qualities to the clerks room.” Legal 500
Richard Summerscales ‘always goes above and beyond’ for instructing solicitors; he is ‘extremely personable, dealing with matters professionally while maintaining great good humour’ Legal 500
“Richard is always polite, courteous, obliging and prompt. He is prepared to be flexible when required and has a refreshing ‘can-do’ mentality”. Chambers UK
“Always keen to understand the work of those that instruct the set and always knows which barrister will work best with the client for a particular type of case.” Chambers UK
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