Richard Hermer

Richard Hermer’s practice spans public and private law litigation within both the domestic and international spheres. He has been instructed in many of the most high profile cases heard by the English Courts over the past decade. He has been involved in many of the major claims emanating from the Iraq conflict, Guantanamo Bay, extraordinary renditions and the United Nations anti-terrorism measures. Richard has also been instructed in cases concerning the application of sovereign immunity as well as litigation arising out of colonial legacies. He regularly advises on a wide range of PIL issues including international human rights law and international humanitarian law. Richard was called to the Bar in 1993 and took silk in 2009 and is recognised in the major legal directories as a leading practitioner in all his practice areas. The Legal 500 2016 describes him as “superb silk” with a “deep commitment to his cases”. Chambers & Partners 2017 describes Richard as “an excellent strategic thinker and legal brain whose commitment to human rights is second to none”. Richard is featured in The Lawyer Hot 100 for 2016 and two of his cases are included in the “Top 20 cases to watch for 2016”.