Richard Etherington joins Lupton Fawcett, enhancing their Regulatory and Corporate Defence team.
- Etherington, a seasoned defence specialist, brings over a decade of experience in regulatory and criminal defence.
- His expertise covers cases from road traffic offences to serious crimes including fraud and murder.
- Etherington is recognised for his adept defence of university students and military personnel in Courts Martial.
- The team at Lupton Fawcett recently achieved finalist status in the Yorkshire Legal Awards for regulatory excellence.
Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett has taken a significant step by appointing defence specialist Richard Etherington to its Regulatory and Corporate Defence team. Etherington joins as an associate solicitor, equipped with over ten years of experience in handling both regulatory and criminal defence matters. His proficiency spans a diverse range of cases, including road traffic offences and severe crimes such as fraud and murder.
Etherington is particularly noted for his successful defence of university students facing allegations of sexual misconduct. Additionally, he brings extensive experience in representing military personnel in Courts Martial, showcasing his versatility across different defence scenarios.
Jeremy Scott, head of Lupton Fawcett’s regulatory and corporate defence team, expressed his satisfaction with Etherington’s recruitment. He highlighted Etherington’s capabilities as a Solicitor-Advocate, capable of representing clients effectively across magistrates’ courts and the Crown Court, thus ensuring continuity in client representation throughout the legal process.
Etherington conveyed his enthusiasm about joining Lupton Fawcett, expressing eagerness to work with colleagues Jeremy Scott and Meghan Waldron to enhance the firm’s practice. His contributions are anticipated to build upon the firm’s already solid foundation of success in regulatory and corporate defence.
Etherington’s expertise has not gone unnoticed, earning him accolades and commendation from the Legal 500, which describes him as ‘an absolute go-to in terms of quality of service’, appreciating his ‘well-considered advice’ and ‘practical approach’ to complex legal issues.
Operating from Lupton Fawcett’s Sheffield office, Etherington joins a team that has recently been recognised as a finalist for the second consecutive year in the Regulatory & Compliance category at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, reinforcing their esteemed position in the legal fraternity.
Richard Etherington’s appointment marks a pivotal enhancement to Lupton Fawcett’s already esteemed defence capabilities.
