Richard Barnard

As the firms Compliance Officer for Finance & Administration, Richard is responsible for the firms’ finance function which also encompasses compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Work

Richard joined the Firm in October 2010 as Practice Accounts Manager and is responsible for the smooth operation of the accounts function.  His role encompasses monthly financial reporting, cashflow management and strategy analysis, as well as overall responsibility for a brilliant team of Legal Cashiers and Accounts Administrators.

Compliance overall is a key factor of Richard’s role, but especially in relation to the Solicitors Accounts Rules, it’s focus on client money and its correct treatment.  Also, the protection of Client financial information and the Policy surrounding the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is a critical responsibility and one that Richard treats with the significance it deserves.

Play

Richard is very much a family man and enjoys spending his weekends out and about with his wife and children.  A theme park is never too far away from family fun, not to mention long walks with Pickle the black Labrador.  Eating out is always on the cards and is favourite food is anything, but particularly Thai.  He also enjoys a nice cold beer to unwind with at the weekend and plans to complete a triathlon and marathon before retirement but needs an introduction to a treadmill at the local gym first!