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Richard Highley's Expertise
Richard is a senior partner specialising in large commercial disputes, international litigation and substantial professional negligence actions. He has advised on claims relating to banking fraud, evidence in foreign proceedings, shareholder disputes, contractual disputes and regulatory proceedings. He has specialised in disputes involving accountants' liability throughout his professional career.
Endorsements
"Richard Highley is ‘calm, thoughtful and pragmatic’." Legal 500 UK 2017 Edition, Dispute resolution: Commercial Litigation
"Richard Highley has extensive experience representing financial institutions, legal professionals and accountants in insurance disputes. He is also well versed in handling claims involving banking fraud and regulatory matters." Chambers and Partners UK, 2017 Edition, Contentious Claims - UK wide
"...a 'very hard-working and dedicated lawyer with a fantastic insurance coverage practice.' He is an adroit financial lines practitioner as well as having considerable construction insurance experience." Chambers and Partners UK, 2015 Edition, Insurance and Reinsurance UK wide
"Richard Highley is commended for his insurance practice, which includes disputes with international aspects." Chambers and Partners UK, 2014 Edition, Insurance and Reinsurance UK wide
"...is a ‘very capable operator who is deeply experienced'." Legal 500 UK 2014 Edition, Commercial Litigation London
"Richard Highley is adept in the handling of financial institutions-related work D&O and accountants' liability." Chambers and Partners UK, 2013 Edition, Contentious Claims UK wide
"Richard Highley wins praise for his focus on insurance disputes related to banking, financial institutions and accountants' liability, and he has a strong track record." Chambers and Partners UK, 2012 Edition
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SFO v ENRC appeal – implications for directors and SFO/FCA investigations
By Richard Highley,
In a highly anticipated decision, the Court of Appeal in Director of the Serious Fraud Office v…
"Maxwellisation" and the FRC
By Richard Highley,
It is a fundamental legal principle in regulatory investigations that " a person be given a fair…
SFO v ENRC appeal – implications for FRC investigations
By Richard Highley,
In a highly anticipated decision, the Court of Appeal in Director of the Serious Fraud Office v…
Accountancy Newsletter September 2018
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A favourable decision on litigation privilege and regulatory investigation - ENRC reconsidered in Bilta
In the recent decision of Bilta (UK) Ltd (in Liquidation) v RBS , the English High Court revisited…
A favourable decision on litigation privilege and regulatory investigation - ENRC reconsidered in Bilta
In the recent decision of Bilta (UK) Ltd (in Liquidation) v RBS , the English High Court revisited…
FRC’s sanctions under review
The Independent Committee appointed to review FRC sanctions policies has produced its report…
Accountancy Newsletter March 2018
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Singularis v Daiwa - a detailed examination of the illegality defence
The decision of Mrs Justice Rose in Singularis Holdings Ltd v Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd…
Crypto Currencies, Crowdfunding and Litigation Funders: costs recovery against non-party funders
By Richard Highley,
In terms of professional negligence claims, accountants and in particular auditors have benefited…
Accountancy Newsletter October 2017
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Tax Advisers win limitation arguments in Professional Negligence claim
By Richard Highley,
Halsall v Champion Consulting Ltd is another in a line of cases emphasising the difficulties…
SFO v ENRC - Privilege and Criminal and Regulatory investigations
The judgment of Mrs Justice Andrews handed down on 8 May 2017 in SFO v Eurasion Natural Resources…
Duty of care - the real price of mates' rates in the provision of professional services
In Lejonvarn v Burgess , we have another case where a court has found that a professional, who…
No duty, no loss, no claim - it couldn't be clearer…could it?
Swynson Ltd v Lowick Rose The Supreme Court found the claimants' loss had been extinguished in…
Accountancy Newsletter May 2017
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Another chapter in the courts' application of the illegality defence: considered in Tchenguiz & Others v Grant Thornton & Others (1)
On 16 December 2016, the High Court handed down a summary judgment in Tchenguiz & Others v…
The Court of Appeal reviews the Loss of Chance doctrine
The Court of Appeal has reviewed the loss of chance doctrine in two recent decisions…
Accountancy Newsletter February 2017
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Another chapter in the courts' application of the illegality defence: considered in Tchenguiz & Others v Grant Thornton & Others
On 16 December 2016, the High Court handed down a summary judgment in Tchenguiz & Others v…
D&O and Financial Institutions Newsletter - Winter 2017
DAC Beachcroft's D&O and FI newsletter features topical issues for our global clients and…
Hello Regulator, goodbye privilege?
As any professional will know, the regulation of professionals, particularly those in finance, has…
Worth a gamble? Our analysis of the first court approved contingency fee agreement
In Bolt Burdon v Tariq & Ors [2016] , we have the first case where a court has approved, and…
The Illegality Defence – the new battleground (Accountants)
In July 2016, a nine justice panel of the Supreme Court handed down judgment in Patel v Mirza…
Accountancy Newsletter October 2016
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Tackling boardroom excess: the new criminal offence for corporates failing to prevent tax evasion
Theresa May is expected to push ahead with David Cameron's plans to hold companies criminally…
The Illegality Defence – the new battleground (D&O Insurance)
In July 2016, a nine justice panel of the Supreme Court handed down judgment in Patel v Mirza…
D&O and Financial Institutions Newsletter - Autumn 2016
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In-depth analysis: Regulation: return of the principles
It has become a truism that the regulatory agenda is constantly evolving…
Auditors ordered to disclose confidential documents in unfair prejudice dispute
In Destiny Investments (1993) Ltd and another v TH Holdings Ltd and another [2016] the High Court…
Acceleration of the new criminal offence for corporates failing to prevent tax evasion
On 11 April 2016, David Cameron announced that the government "will legislate this year to hold…
Insured vs. Insured exclusions in post-insolvency claims
A common query with D&O insurance coverage is whether post-insolvency claims against the…
Accountancy Newsletter July 2016
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Accountancy Newsletter March 2016
FRC set to gain new powers in June The accountancy regulator, the Financial Reporting…
FRC set to gain new powers in June
The accountancy regulator, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), will gain new powers in June 2016…
Accountancy Newsletter February 2015
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In a bind: Non-party costs orders against Directors
It is not often the courts make non-party costs orders against directors…
Illegality defence: The position of directors considered – the latest from the Court of Appeal
In Sharma v Top Brands Ltd [2015] EWCA Civ 1140 , the Court of Appeal refused to allow a former…
No continuing contractual duty to correct investment advice
The recent High Court decision in Worthing and Another v Lloyds Bank Plc [2015] EWHC 2836 (QB) ,…
Illegality defence remains uncertain - the latest from the Court of Appeal
This month in Sharma v Top Brands Ltd [2015] EWCA Civ 1140 the Court of Appeal has again been asked…
Hacked off? Accountants increasingly being targeted by hacking scams
Recently we have seen an increase in professionals who hold client money being targeted by hacking…
Accountancy Newsletter December 2015
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Duties Of Nominee Directors faced with fraud
The Privy Council's decision in Central Bank of Ecuador and IAMF v Conticorp SA and others …
Court of Appeal finds accountants liable to a lender for the full amount of a loan, despite significant loan repayments
This recent Court of Appeal decision Swynson Ltd v Lowick Rose LLP highlighted again the importance…
FRC dishonesty decisions
The Financial Reporting Council is the independent disciplinary body for the accountancy and…
Accountancy Newsletter September 2015
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The Financial Reporting Council and MG Rover – a dose of reality injected into the sanctions regime?
Since reforms were introduced at the FRC in 2012, there has been a marked step change in the…
Jetivia v Bilta
Supreme Court decision in Jetivia SA and another (Appellants) v Bilta (UK) Limited and others…
Accountancy Newsletter June 2015
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'Illegality Defence' will not protect rogue directors
The Supreme Court has delivered its long-awaited judgment in Jetivia SA and another (Appellants) v…
Court Fees to increase from 9 March 2015
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has announced increases to the court fees charged on civil claims…
The Financial Reporting Council – insurance issues
The Financial Reporting Council has a number of functions in respect of the financial professions,…
Standard of care and loss of a chance
A recent decision in the High Court case of Altus Group (UK) Ltd [2015] has provided useful…
DAC Beachcroft D&O and FI Newsletter - December 2014
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US Securities Litigation: Foreign Plaintiff Claims, to the Power of Four
A Texan judge, Judge Ellison, who is presiding over a number of class actions against BP Oil…
Accountancy Newsletter November 2014
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Corporate insolvency trends – and impact on auditors
As the graph indicates, the latest figures published in July 2014 show that company insolvencies…
HMRC's tax avoidance campaign – update
The subject of tax avoidance, and HMRC's new powers to recover disputed tax, is rarely out of the…
When does limitation begin to run in tax cases?
The subject of tax avoidance, and HMRC's new powers to recover disputed tax, is rarely out of the…
Costs: when you get them and when you do not; the latest decision in the post-Jackson era
In a recent judgment, Keyser J has provided some much needed guidance on the application of costs…
DAC Beachcroft Accountancy Alert: Shelter behind the corporate veil in Swynson Ltd and Hunt v Lodwick Rose (HMT) - July 2014
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Insurance Adviser Alert: Court of Appeal clarifies Mitchell guidance
The Court of Appeal has set out a new three stage test to be applied by courts considering…
Accountants: Scope of duty - Referral to specialist
This Court of Appeal's decision will be of interest to the Professional Indemnity community…
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