Upcoming Events :
Seminar: Outsourcing and Contract Procurement
Tue 28 Feb 2012
Minerva House, 5 Montague Close, London, SE1 9BB
Richard Bull
Position: Solicitor
Core Areas: Transport and Infrastructure
Richard’s association with Parliament began when he worked for Sir Edward Heath. He is well versed in parliamentary procedure of all kinds, particularly in relation to the promotion of Private Bills. He frequently advises on statutory interpretation covering a wide range of subjects. Richard’s skills as a draftsman have been employed by the Northern Ireland Assembly and by clients seeking amendments to Westminster Bills. He has considerable experience in promoting infrastructure projects in the rail and energy sectors and he has acted for clients opposing schemes. Richard has lectured and written extensively on the Planning Act 2008.
Recent experience
- Crossrail
- Broads Authority Bill
- Heathrow Airtrack Order
- Bills for the Northern Ireland Assembly
- River Humber (Upper Burcom Tidal Stream Generator) Order
Work history
2006 to date Solicitor, Winckworth Sherwood
1999 to 2006 Assistant Counsel, City of London Corporation
1997 to 1999 Solicitor, Penningtons
1995 to 1997 Trainee Solicitor, Winckworth Sherwood
1994 to 1995 Head of Research and Press Secretary, Sir Edward Heath
Spoken languages
French
Personal interests
History, Politics, World Affairs, Opera, Theatre
