Richard Godden is a Partner who has specialised in resolving and litigating commercial disputes and personal injury compensation claims for over 20 years.

As a solicitor advocate, he regularly handles high value and complex matters in the highest courts, including the commercial court.  Richard was a partner of the well-respected firm of McKay Norwell WS when it merged with Blackadders in June 2012.

Clients have confidence that whenever they trust Richard to help them resolve a dispute, he is able to bring his extensive experience to bear, whether in reaching an advantageous settlement, or litigating the matter through the courts.

Work Highlights

• Securing a six figure sum in compensation for a leading grain merchant in a claim for the negligent storage of grain
• Obtaining an unusual award of damages through periodical payments for the victim of a serious road traffic accident, giving the client a guaranteed income for life with tax advantages
• Achieving the highest award of compensation ever made by a jury in Scotland, in a case involving catastrophic personal injuries
• Successfully arguing for the retention of civil juries in the highest Scottish court in a high profile case where the defenders tried to have civil jury trials abolished as being in breach of the Human Rights Act

Accreditations

• Accredited as a specialist in personal injury law by the Law Society of Scotland
• Recognised as a senior litigator by APIL, the association of personal injury lawyers
• Recommended Lawyer in the 2017 Legal 500 for Real Estate - Property Litigation