Partner

Richard Pike

Richard is a dispute resolution lawyer with over 15 years' experience of acting in complex and high value claims. He has particular expertise in private wealth disputes, including litigation over inheritance, trusts, landed estates and tax. He also has considerable experience acting in professional negligence claims related to private client issues, and in acting as an independent trustee in contentious trust and inheritance cases.

Richard acts for clients throughout the UK and internationally. They include High Net Worth individuals, professional trustees (offshore and UK), financial institutions, other professionals, and charities. He has a strong reputation for private client litigation throughout the UK and is Ranked Band 1 in Chambers HNW 2024. Richard is English-qualified and prior to joining Brodies was a partner at a UK National firm.

Living Brodies' values

Clients appreciate Richard's combination of good judgment, empathy and professionalism, guiding them with care through the most difficult moments.

Highlights

Richard has completed the University of Law Diploma in Contentious Trusts and Probate and is a full member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate (ACTAPS).
Richard is an active member of the Contentious Trusts Association (ConTrA) and an affiliate member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP).
As well as representing parties in dispute, Richard has considerable experience acting as a professional trustee for private family trusts and estates. He also has experience volunteering as trustee and director of a local charity.
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Rankings

Ranked Tier 1 in Private Wealth Disputes Scotland by Chambers HNW 2025, 2024 and 2023
Ranked by Legal 500 UK 2021 and 2022 as a Next Generation Partner
Named by eprivate client magazine as a Top 35 Under 35 in 2013 and 2015

Richard Pike is excellent. One of the very few contentious specialists working North and South of the Border. Strong technical skills and a formidable advocate for his clients.

Legal 500 2026

‘Richard Pike is excellent at what he does, he is very good with clients and offers practical solutions - I am always happy to refer work on to him where I am unable to act or need an expert opinion because I know any clients I refer on will be in safe hands and will receive excellent advice.'

Legal 500 UK 2026

Richard Pike is an incredibly experienced and talented trusts and probate litigator on English matters.

Legal 500 UK 2026

Richard's ability to grasp the intricacies of our sector in such detail is truly remarkable, and he has made a significant difference in how effectively our needs were addressed.

Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025, Private Wealth Disputes

Richard Pike is an excellent lawyer. He is responsive, knowledgeable, and a trusted partner for any disputes we have that have a cross-border (England/Scotland) element.

Legal 500 UK 2026