Richard McMeeken

He specialises in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, advising on a wide range of business and private client disputes. He combines strong technical expertise with practical, commercially focused advice to help clients achieve effective outcomes.

Richard's practice centres on commercial contract disputes, shareholder and company disputes, director liability claims, professional negligence matters, and contentious trusts and estates. He regularly advises on disputes arising from breach of contract, warranty claims, shareholder disagreements, directors' duties and the administration of trusts and estates.

He is particularly experienced in disputes between companies, shareholders and directors, helping clients navigate sensitive and high-value matters while protecting their commercial interests. In the private client sphere, Richard advises high-net-worth individuals, trustees and families on contentious trust and succession issues, including disputes relating to wills, capacity, undue influence, fiduciary duties and estate administration.

As a Solicitor Advocate, Richard represents clients in both the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts. He is dual-qualified in Scotland and in England & Wales (although only practices in Scotland) and regularly advises on cross-border disputes and the enforcement of foreign judgments in Scotland. Richard's practices across a range of sectors but has significant experience in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector in which he helps clients manage risk, resolve disputes and achieve practical, commercially sensible outcomes through litigation, mediation and other forms of dispute resolution. He also collaborates with colleagues across the firm to provide strategic advice on dispute avoidance and risk management.

Clients value Richard for his commercial judgement, responsiveness and supportive approach. He is known for delivering high-quality legal advice while remaining focused on practical solutions and achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.

Richard is ranked as a Leading Individual in the legal directories for both Commercial Litigation and Contentious Trusts and Estates. He is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association and regularly acts as an expert in professional liability matters in relation to his areas of expertise particularly in disputes arising out of corporate transactions.

Alongside his client work, Richard serves as a legal chair of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission, is editor of the Greens Civil Practice Bulletin and sits on the LexisNexis expert panels for Commercial Litigation and Contentious Trusts and Estates.