Richard Wheeler

Call 2004
Email richard.wheeler@3pb.co.uk
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Richard Wheeler has a busy common law practice with particular emphasis on personal injury. He has a wealth of advocacy experience arguing cases before district and circuit judges on an almost daily basis over the last six years. He has also appeared on a variety of matters in the High Court. He has addressed lay members countless times in magistrates’ courts, employment tribunals, and on juries of the crown and coroner’s court.

Alongside a busy court practice, Richard has developed a practical and efficient advisory practice. He aims to provide written advices within two weeks of receipt of papers. Urgent turn around will try to be accommodated on request.

Solicitors and lay clients have said:

“I confirm receipt of the particularly well drafted Particulars of Claim.”

“My client has asked me to pass on his gratitude to you in dealing with this matter expediently and professionally and indeed is very impressed with your service.”

“This is just a short note to thank you for your splendid efforts in handling my case at Kingston County Court.”

“This is an extremely well set out and detailed advice given the time constraints imposed on Counsel. Please pass on my gratitude to Mr Wheeler.”

Notable Cases

A v R
Advised in case involving child with myofascial pain syndrome.

B v E Employer’s liability case involving Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Liability settled at door of court.

BB v W
Breach of director's guarantee, breach of contract, non est factum, misrepresentation. Judgment for £98,000 plus costs.

C v Zippos
Represented the Defendant, Zippo's Circus, in a serious road accident involving collision of two lorries. The court found the claimant's witness had lied to the court and attempted to pervert the course of justice by interfering with evidence at the scene.

DWP v Mepstead & Ors Prosecution junior in multi-handed benefit fraud.

M v C
Breach of contract arising out of sale of £50,000 worth of Nazi memorabilia.

R v A Dangerous driving. Involving high speed police chase travelling the wrong way down a dual carriageway.

R v Broom Defence junior to multi-handed fraud.

R v C & Ors
Principal accused in lengthy trial involving grievous bodily harm allegedly committed by several 16 year olds.

Re C Inquest into death from industrial disease.
Cross-examination of pathologist as to contents of report and inconsistencies with medical records.

Re Cash
High Court contempt of court hearing arising out of breach of an eviction notice. Mitigation before a High Court Judge.

Re M
Represented family at inquest into man being crushed by a forklift.

S v H Motorcyclist knocked off bike by van.
Significant personal injury and consequential losses. Defence had two factual witnesses against the claimant alone. Advised claimant would win and did so at trial.