Richard Barnett

"Richard has advised Systech for over 15 years and has supported the Group in a variety of strategic issues, including: restructuring the global organisation and its finances, potential acquisitions, senior lateral hires and the creation of our own ABS law firm, Systech Law, at the very outset of when external ownership of law firms was permitted.

"He can tackle complex work at speed and delivers on time, focussing on the big picture but explaining detailed technicalities in an easy-to-understand way. We appreciate his ability to have oversight of all our requirements, even in the event of bringing in other partners to handle something outside his area of expertise. He makes sure the solution will fit the specifics of our business."

Stephen Rayment

"Richard advised us on the sale of Currell, our 28-year-old estate agency chain and property consultancy business, to Savills PLC (FTSE 250). An expert in company and contract law he was commercial, determined, diligent and always available whatever the hour.

"We felt the deal mattered as much to him as it did to us. An industry stalwart."

Christopher Currell

"I have worked with Richard for a considerable number of years and can highly recommend him.
As well as possessing a sound knowledge of the law, Richard is commercial, practical and extremely user-friendly. He puts clients at ease and manages to guide them through the complexities of a transaction while always remaining focussed on getting the deal done."

Andy White

"As a firm, we have worked with Richard for over 25 years during which time many of our clients benefited from his commercially minded approach to corporate transactions.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Richard to any clients who have need of his services."

Darren Hersey