Richard has a broad commercial practice, with a particular focus on employment and industrial relations matters.

Prior to being called to the bar, Richard was Senior Legal Counsel at NBN Co Limited where, in addition to providing strategic advice, he managed a diverse portfolio of litigation and dispute matters.

Richard has also held Senior Associate positions at national mid-tier, Colin Biggers & Paisley, and specialist employment and industrial relations firm, IRIQ Law, where he often appeared as a solicitor advocate.

Throughout his career, Richard has developed an expertise in workplace disputes, industrial litigation and strategy, whistleblowing, and discrimination matters. He is also experienced in conducting investigations, including whistleblower and workplace investigations as well as Crime and Corruption Commission referrals.

Richard has sat on the management committee of the Industrial Relations Society of Queensland since 2021.