Richard Atkinson

President and Council member for Kent

Date elected to councilDec 2016

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Richard Atkinson is the 180th president of the Law Society of England and Wales and Council member for Kent.

Richard is a managing partner at Tuckers Solicitors LLP and specialises in criminal law, focusing on serious crime litigation.

He is a solicitor advocate and has appeared in several high-profile cases.

With over 30-years’ experience, Richard has served as chair of our Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee and is a member of our Criminal Law Committee.

He was elected to our Council representing members in Kent in 2016.

He aspires to promote justice and the rule of law both in the UK and internationally. 

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Area of practice

Criminal legal aid

Groups/boards served on

Law Society Board (ex officiis member); Law Society/Legal Aid Agency Criminal Contracts Consultative Group (co-chair); Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee

Languages spoken

English