Richard Drake

Having qualified as a solicitor in London, Richard moved to Pitman & Bazett in Newbury in 1976 where he practised as a partner until that firm merged with Penningtons in 2001. He continued as a partner with Penningtons who merged with Thomas Eggar towards the end of 2007. In June 2008 he joined Dickins Hopgood Chidley LLP in Hungerford.

After more than 30 years practising as a solicitor and a Notary Public in West Berkshire, Richard has developed an exceptionally broad practice in business and private client work and is featured in the 2008 edition of Legal Experts.

Richard specialises in industrial and residential site development, landowners’ co-operation agreements and advising commercial and agricultural businesses. For individuals he has experience in trust and probate matters and Wills as well as helping the elderly with Lasting Powers of Attorney and home equity release schemes.