Lupton Fawcett LLP, a Yorkshire-based law firm, has further strengthened its Regulatory and Corporate Defence team by appointing defense specialist Richard Etherington. With over 10 years of experience in regulatory and criminal defense, Richard is an associate solicitor who successfully represents and defends both individuals and corporate clients facing criminal investigation and prosecution. His expertise extends to a wide range of allegations, including road traffic matters, fraud, serious sexual offenses, and murder. Notably, Richard is well-known for his unparalleled experience in defending university students involved in misconduct investigations, particularly sexual misconduct cases. Additionally, he has extensive experience defending members of the military in Courts Martial.
Jeremy Scott, head of Lupton Fawcett’s Regulatory and Corporate Defence team, expressed his satisfaction with Richard’s appointment, stating, “I am delighted to welcome Richard to the firm.” Jeremy highlighted Richard’s broad range of criminal case expertise and his role as a Solicitor-Advocate, which allows him to provide consistent representation to clients in both Crown Court and magistrates’ court proceedings. He further emphasized Richard’s reputation as a specialist in defending university students facing misconduct investigations, making him a valuable addition to the team.
Richard himself commented on his new role, stating, “Lupton Fawcett is already renowned for its regulatory and corporate defense work, as well as its commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients.” He looks forward to collaborating with his new colleagues, Jeremy Scott and Meghan Waldron, to build on the firm’s existing success and expand their practice. Richard is based at Lupton Fawcett’s Sheffield office.
