As the Managing Partner of ILS and one of the most sought-after premier trial lawyers, Richard transforms legal challenges into competitive advantages—maximizing certainty in uncertain times. Richard approaches every engagement through the lens of a business, focusing on results, market position, and value creation. He combines courtroom dominance with boardroom sophistication to protect assets, accelerate growth, and minimize risks. The results prove the approach: innovative litigation victories, companies preserved by defeating hostile takeovers, and dozens of international powerhouses successfully launched into U.S. markets. For Richard, every legal move is a business move—and every client matter is an opportunity to create lasting value.

In the courtroom, Richard is lethal: favorable jury verdicts; tide-turning summary judgments; and 72-hour emergency orders that freeze millions in stolen assets. When Fortune 500 companies face bet-the-company litigation—from trade secret theft to to class action attacks—they call Richard. He turns defensive positions into offensive victories.

Beyond litigation, Richard architects corporate strategies. He has advised boards and executives against activist raids, as well as engineered deals and transactions that others deemed impossible. His unique thinking process makes him the weapon of choice for companies that face complex situations and need a tailored, effective solution. Where others see risk, Richard sees opportunity—transforming legal complexity into competitive weapons that capture value while competitors hesitate.

Richard doesn't deliver legal memos—he delivers practical strategies that drive business results. Technology giants, private equity funds, and hypergrowth startups across every sector—from logistics and real estate to manufacturing and financial services—rely on his rare ability to operate at the intersection of law and business strategy. His approach combines Big Law sophistication with boutique responsiveness, delivering the firepower of a global firm with the speed and attention of a trusted advisor. His network spans Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Asia, giving clients direct access to the decision-makers and markets that matter. When complex legal challenges threaten business objectives, Richard doesn't just defend your position—he transforms it into competitive advantage.