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Richard is a recognised expert in disability law and policy. He has acted as a consultant in this field to a range of national and international organisations including the EU Commission and, most recently, Manchester United. Richard is also the creator of LawSync, an innovative research, consultancy and teaching project responding to the changing markets in legal services.

Expertise:

  • Disability law and policy
  • Equality law
  • International human rights law and disability
  • The Legal Services Act 2007
 Notable media coverage:
  • postcodegazette.com [2 July 2012]
    LawSync helps tackle new-look legal profession
  • Legal Futures [10 July 2012]
    University bids to create ‘ABS-ready’ law students and develop innovation in legal services
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