Richard Hutchings

Overview

Practising in criminal law, Richard Hutchings has been a tenant in chambers since completing his pupillage in 2003. A former Sunley Scholar of Lincoln’s Inn, he practises regularly in the Crown Court in London and the South-East, with an emphasis on defence work.

A friendly and approachable barrister, Richard has conducted trials in recent years as both a leading and led junior, as well as sole counsel.

Aside from his Crown Court work, Richard has extensive experience of the Court Martial, having successfully defended Armed Forces personnel in trials in England, Germany and Cyprus.

In addition to his court work, Richard is a Lincoln’s Inn accredited advocacy trainer.

Richard is a Grade 3 prosecutor.

In 2013 Richard was appointed by Lord Justice Pitchford (President of the Council of the Inns of Court) to sit on Bar disciplinary tribunal panels. The appointment was for an initial 3-year term of office and was renewed for a further 3 years in 2016.